Policy Briefs

China cabinet: the not-so-secret hack, plus the enemy of Freeman

by Kelsey Munro

The strange reluctance to call out a “sophisticated state actor”, and Xi Jinping Thought now policed via a mobile app.

by Fiona Broom

A combination of progress and hesitation is evident under Malaysia’s new rule, amid fear political turmoil will drag on.

Responding to cyber attacks: resilience and transparency is key

by Dirk van Graver

Yes, Australia’s security was tested, but keeping it secret won’t help the public accept inevitable dangers to networks.

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When Turnbull meets Trump

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s first face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump is an opportunity to deliver some key messages about the role the United States should play globally and in Asia. Photo: Getty Images/Pool

By Alan Dupont

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The shape of Australia’s future engagement with the United Nations

Australia should strengthen its engagement with the United Nations to ensure it has a greater voice on global issues that matter to its national interests. Photo:Flickr/United Nations

By Peter Nadin

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Fiji’s election and Australia: the terms of re-engagement

The election will only be the first step in Fiji’s transition to democracy after eight years of Voreqe Bainimarama’s military rule. Australia should use its influence to assist the workings of the Fiji Parliament, the development of an unfettered civil society and media and an independent

By Jenny Hayward-Jones

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The G20 needs a growth strategy

In this Lowy Institute Policy Brief, Director of the G20 Studies Centre Mike Callaghan AM argues that the G20 needs to develop a comprehensive growth strategy to lift global growth and create jobs. Callaghan outlines the steps required to develop such a strategy by the Brisbane G20 Summit

By Mike Callaghan

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Consular conundrum: the rising demands and diminishing means for assisting Australians overseas

Demands on Australia’s consular service are becoming increasingly difficult to meet. How can DFAT manage the increased consular workload in a tight fiscal environment, without neglecting Australia’s other foreign policy priorities

By Alex Oliver

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Football diplomacy redux: the 2015 Asian Cup and Australia's engagement with Asia

In 2015 Australia will host the Asian Football Confederation’s Asian Cup, providing opportunities for government, business and community groups to strengthen their engagement with Asia

By Anthony Bubalo

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China cabinet: the not-so-secret hack, plus the enemy of Freeman

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When Turnbull meets Trump

The shape of Australia’s future engagement with the United Nations

Fiji’s election and Australia: the terms of re-engagement

The G20 needs a growth strategy

Consular conundrum: the rising demands and diminishing means for assisting Australians overseas

Football diplomacy redux: the 2015 Asian Cup and Australia's engagement with Asia

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