International relations
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Foreign affairs
Foreign relations
Report
Protecting democracy in an age of disinformation: lessons from Taiwan
The challenge of disinformation, including foreign disinformation attacks, is exacerbated by features inherent in open, democratic, and market-based political and economic systems. This report examines Taiwan’s experience in combatting foreign and domestic disinformation and draws out lessons and implications for the United States.
Discussion paper
The Biden Presidency and Australia’s security reset
The swearing-in of Joe Biden as 46th President of the United States will signal a reset in the strategic relationship between Australia and its US partner. In this discussion paper, Allan Behm argues that Australia will need to do its own thinking, reinvesting in both regional institutions and regional coalition-building.
Report
The new President: what Biden’s foreign policy agenda means for Australia
Joe Biden comes to the presidency amid great expectations for a return to normalcy in American foreign policy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a more benign international environment for Australia. This paper argues that Australia has an important role to play on what might be called the two ‘wings’ of Biden’s foreign policy: climate and...
Briefing paper
Beyond the Union: a new platform for European cooperation
This paper outlines one option for future cooperation on development and foreign policy issues between the European Union, the United Kingdom and the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries.
Discussion paper
Why be strong? The Swiss and Australian responses to fear
Defence thinkers routinely identify Australia as one of the safest countries in the world. However, Australia’s future is likely to be more dangerous and troubling than its past has been. This paper discusses the comparison between Swiss and Australian approaches to threatening strategic environments.