How do we revive the economy once the pandemic passes?

Coronavirus has Australia headed for a deep recession, so what can we do now to plan our way out of it? Is the answer more government intervention and state planning? Or, is now the time to launch a new reform agenda that sharpens the incentives to work, save, invest and hire?

And, Alexander Downer: “I don’t know what China’s problem is”

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for an investigation into the origins of the virus. But China’s Ambassador in Canberra upped the stakes this week by threatening a trade and tourism boycott of Australia.

Australia’s longest serving Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer says China’s Cold War style rhetoric will backfire on it, and it is in everyone’s interests to investigate the origins of the virus. But as we head into recession, can we afford to aggravate our largest trade partner?

Economics of coronavirus recovery, and Alexander Downer on China

Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdoms.

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Australia is ill prepared for the new reality of climate disasters and the crisis in Sri Lanka, some are calling for an emergency election and what is needed from the international community

Australia is ill-prepared for the new reality of climate disasters and the growing crisis in Sri Lanka

What do people think about Australia’s foreign policy. Results from the 2022 Lowy poll

In troubled times do UN Peacekeepers make a difference?

The challenges for Papua New Guinea as they head to a general election.

What Australians think about foreign policy. How effective are UN Peacekeepers. PNG elections.

Olivier Knox discusses the mostly Republican witness testimony on the January 6th attack on the US Capitol building.

Cindy McCreery looks at CHOGM — the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda and the organisation's purpose, place and priorities.

Steve Ratuva explains why Australia, and other big powers, are guilty of overlooking and under estimating Pacific Island nation's agency, ability and autonomy.

Jan 6th attack testimony. Commonwealth heads meet in Rwanda. The view from the Pacific.

What it will take for Ukraine to be able to join the EU?

Has Australia has signed up for too many strategic regional groups and dialogues and is it time to review and prioritise?

What’s at stake in battle between the State of Florida and the Disney corporation?

Ukraine’s bid for EU membership. Too many regional strategic groups. The state of Florida vs Disney

Greg Barton reviews Prime Minister Albanese’s official visit to Indonesia.

A blunt assessment of Boris Johnson’s tenure as UK PM.

Would things turn out differently for President Richard Nixon if Watergate occurred today?

Economics of coronavirus recovery, and Alexander Downer on China

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