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The emerging untruths of a global economy
The developing economic arrangements will not be a return to last century’s certainties.
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Revisiting the Asian century with Kishore Mahbubani
This week: we revisit our discussion with Singaporean diplomat, academic and author, Kishore Mahbubani.
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The future of geopolitics
This week: the future of geopolitics. From Australia’s place in Asia to the war in Europe, we discuss new ways of thinking, with Professor Marc Stears.
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The Asian century with Kishore Mahbubani
As we enter the new Asian century, what will the choppy waters of globalisation hold?
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Foreign investment during a pandemic – friend or foe?
With unprecedented global disintegration, how perceptions on foreign investment are changing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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International students: It’s not just business
How do international students enrich the experiences and perspectives of those in the classroom?
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The ties that bind: lessons on risk in the time of COVID-19
Relationships are a boon and bane. The COVID-19 crisis is a perfect illustration of this truism. We have cultivated wide and deep international networks over decades.
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China crucial to early post-COVID-19 economic recovery
The Australia-China economic partnership has always been important, but how will Australia fare with the two countries more closely interconnected than ever?
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Australia’s links with China must change, but decoupling is not an option
Despite veiled threats from the Chinese government, and the desire in some parts of the Australian community for a split, China and Australia need each other.
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The resurgence of the nation state
Responses to the pandemic have varied globally, but overwhelmingly they have been wholly national in character.
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Can China’s grand plan to revive the ‘Silk Road spirit’ succeed?
Despite the doubters, China has the means and commitment to spur inclusive growth for all.