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The perception in France of a reversal of strategy is in fact a coherent move for Australia, in line with 200 years of Australian diplomatic tradition – for better or worse. September 22, 2021 Explainer: what exactly is the Quad and what’s on the agenda for their Washington summit? Ian Hall, Griffith University Fourteen years after the Quad was first conceived, its leaders will meet for the first time face-to-face this week. China will dominate the conversations. September 19, 2021 Undersea internet cables connect Pacific islands to the world. But geopolitical tension is tugging at the wires Amanda H A Watson, Australian National University As tensions grow between China and the US, vital internet links for Pacific island nations face uncertainty. September 16, 2021 ANZUS without NZ? Why the new security pact between Australia, the UK and US might not be all it seems Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato PR exercise, elaborate purchasing agreement or genuine security pact? The new AUKUS agreement raises plenty of questions about why New Zealand missed out. September 2, 2021 We studied 100 years of Australian fatherhood. Here’s how today’s dads differ from their grandfathers