This poll rates major political parties on foreign policy issues in the lead-up to the 2013 election. Includes: comparative importance of China and the United States to Australia; support for the US alliance and US bases; attitudes towards China, the economy, boat arrivals and offshore processing; support climate change action, and views on the Afghanistan...

The multilateral trading system, an important contributor to global peace and prosperity, is in trouble. This paper argues that its time for G20 Leaders to work harder to save it. Key findings: Since the second half of the twentieth century, the multilateral trading system has facilitated the growth of world trade and hence global prosperity...

This publication examines international trade and the role of the G20. Key findings: If one of the main roles of the G20 is to be a circuit breaker in overcoming intractable international economic issues, multilateral trade liberalisation is a prime candidate for the G20’s attention. The record of the G20’s standstill on protection is mixed...

One of the most significant developments in global economic leadership in recent years has been the development of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. After a positive start, particularly with the 2009 London G20 Leaders’ Summit, the G20 has more recently been criticized as losing focus and making little headway in dealing with major global economic issues...

This paper presents the results of a comprehensive survey on the attitudes of Indian citizens towards their future in the world. Key issues covered in the poll include: Indian perceptions of India's economic future, India's role in the world, domestic policy priorities, the challenge of corruption, and relations with other countries including China, the United...