This paper argues that government programs to upskill the Australian workforce for the Asian Century are a solution to a non-problem. With more than a million Asian-born Australians, millions of speakers of Asian languages, and an immigration program that sources a large share of new Australians from Asia, Australia has extensive and growing Asia-relevant capabilities...

Assessing the key policy implications for regional Australia in the Asian Century, given that regionally based industries will be the leaders of economic change in the coming decades, this policy briefing responds to the Australian Government's recent Asian Century White Paper. The brief provides regional focused analysis and policy directions to capture the significant regional...

This book chapter examines the factors that are likely to influence the strategic dynamic of the China-India bilateral relationship in the Asian Century. Although engagement through trade, defence dialogue and high-level visits has deepened, strategic relations remain strained. While it is likely that strategic competition will come to overshadow cooperation between the two Asian giants...

This policy brief looks into the recently released Asian century white paper and the impact this will have on Australian aid in Asia. Key Points - The lack of substantive discussion on aid policy probably reflects uncertainty within the Australian government about how to respond to two fundamental issues related to Australia’s aid to Asia...

The Federal Government's new Asia policy argues that in order to thrive in the Asian century, Australia needs a clear plan to seize the economic opportunities that will flow and to manage the strategic challenges that will arise. Foreword Asia’s rise is changing the world. This is a defining feature of the 21st century—the Asian...