The Opposition Coalition was poised to return to power before Trump’s inauguration, but has lost support among voters worried about how their government will handle him.

ACITI was pleased to host a discussion on the Foreign Affairs article by Kurt Campbell and Rush Doshi proposing that 'likeminded' countries pool their technological, economic and military capabilities to counter China. ACITI was joined by Professor James Laurencenson and Dr Naoise McDonagh in exploring the realities the article grapples with as well as problems with what Campbell and Doshi propose.

National security U-turn ‘cutting Australia off from knowledge creation frontier’ just as US turns its back on collaboration

What does Great Power competition in today’s world mean for Australia?

As US–China trade tensions escalate with tariffs exceeding 100%, this timely webinar explores the implications of ongoing trade wars for China’s economy, global supply chains, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by the Griffith Asia Institute, the discussion brings together a panel of renowned experts to unpack China’s strategic responses, potential trade spillovers into neighbouring countries, and what this all means for regional partners like Australia. Speakers include: Dan Wang – China Director, Eurasia Group Bert Hofman – Former Director, East Asia Institute (NUS) & former World Bank Country Director, China James Laurenceson – Director, Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS) Moderator: Professor Christoph Nedopil Wang, Director, Griffith Asia Institute

Australia's political leaders must do better.

Successive governments have reviewed the deal to lease the port to a Chinese company and found no cause for concern. Both major parties have made a sudden about-face.

Trump’s sweeping new tariffs aim to protect US industry. But experts warn they could accelerate China’s economic rise and reshape global trade dynamics.

As Great Power rivalry in the Asia–Pacific has intensified, Australia has widely come to be seen as a prototypical Balancer. By lending its modest weight in support of its long-time security ally, the...

Australia’s foreign policy is navigating the balance between realist security partnerships and a steadfast commitment to liberal economic principles.

Australia’s foreign policy is navigating the balance between realist security partnerships and a steadfast commitment to liberal economic principles.

Local universities are caught up in Donald Trump’s culture wars. But the threat is partly home-grown and self-inflicted.