Abstract
- The world does not wait to hear Australian on China; internationally we tend to be judged by how effective we are in Southeast Asia.
- In recent decades we have lost the focus and energy that used to define our interactions with this region. This needs to be urgently overcome.
- Australia is facing a future of relative decline as its region grows around it. This may however improve its chances of cooperation with ASEAN, and increases the value of ASEAN to Australia.
- Australia's support for ASEAN needs to be unambiguous and very public.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Canberra, Australia |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |