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Discussion of foreign policy always begins by identifying interests, but that’s less helpful than you might think
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Asia and the Pacific
05 Jun 2024
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Even a powerful state must make trade-offs in its foreign policy.
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Asia and the Pacific
05 Jun 2024
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A geopolitical contest between the United States and China should not stop Australians assessing their own economic interests.
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Asia and the Pacific
05 Jun 2024