This volume examines Australia’s evolving perspectives toward the nations of South-East Asia during the mid-twentieth century. Bringing together analyses by multiple contributors, the book discusses political, strategic, economic, and diplomatic factors that shaped Australia’s regional outlook. It explores the historical context of Australia’s relationship with its northern neighbors, ass…
This book examines the strategic, political, and diplomatic dimensions of the security relationship between Australia and the United States. It explores how regional dynamics, global geopolitical changes, and shared defense commitments shape bilateral cooperation. The author provides an in-depth analysis of alliance structures, policy developments, and the broader international environment infl…
This book examines Australia’s evolving foreign relations during the dynamic period of the 1990s. Gareth Evans and Bruce Grant explore Australia’s strategic interests, regional engagements, and global responsibilities at the end of the Cold War era. Through analysis of political, economic, and diplomatic developments, the authors highlight Australia’s role in shaping regional cooperation,…
This book examines the wide range of factors and approaches that are involved in meeting the bilateral and regional challenges, including government links, public images and mutual perceptions, regional organizations, the role of Islam, the aid relationship, security and counterterrorism, economic and business relations, and the student market. The articles by the authors in this book reflect a…
contains papers presented at a bilateral con- ference between Indonesians and Australians at the end of 1982. The Conference was sponsored by CSIS and the Department of Foreign Affairs of Australia
What do our Asian neighbours say about us when they're talking to each other? In the case of Indonesia we now have the opportunity to find out. This translation of the first contemporary book written for Indonesians about Australia describes for others our history, culture, contemporary politics, and what the author sees as the current coming of age of "the land of the kangaroo". Full of unexpe…
Presents a history of Australia's relations with Asia since Federation. This volume chronicles Australian-Asian relations from 1901 to the 1970s. It explains the major changes in official Australian policies towards Asia, together with the broader cultural challenges. It is aimed at those interested in Australia's relations with Asian countries.
Most foreign ministers entertain the dream to write at least one profound book on the unique significance of his or her country's foreign policy. Usually this remains a dream, which in most cases may perhaps be best for everyone around. My good friend and colleague, Gareth Evans, however, has somehow managed to make that dream a reality. With the co-authorship of Bruce Grant, Chairman of the Au…
India's emergence of a great power has sensitized its regional neighbours to its growing role as a key security actor in an increasingly interdependent world. Both Australia and ASEAN now view India as a major player in the formulation and application of their own broad security agendas. This emerging trilateral compendium is particularly evident in such policy areas as maritime security, clima…
Since the first edition was published, reflecting the world as it was in mid-1991, the Soviet Union has disappeared; membership of the United Nations has leapt from 159 to 184; the Uruguay Round has been concluded; NAFTA has been born and APEC come of age; the European Community has become the European Union; environmental issues have leapt to centre stage in the transnational agenda; the victo…