Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
… Successful economic performance, in turn, will be a prerequisite for Australia to maintain and extend its political and strategic relevance in the North-East Asian Region and the wider Asia Pacific area. North-East Asia is crucial to … adjustment in Australia. Accelerating Change In North-East Asia Fundamental changes in international political and strategic settings in the past two years have had profound implications for the security of North-East Asia, which in turn … do not necessarily signify a move towards a tripolar (US/Europe/Japan) world. Nor are uncertainties in the political and strategic outlook likely to distract the Region from a continuing process of structural change and economic growth. Indeed, …
… American countries. Each year the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade delivers a cultural festival in a country of strategic significance. After Brazil, the focus will shift to Germany in 2017, and in 2018 it will be the turn of Japan. … American countries. Each year the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade delivers a cultural festival in a country of strategic significance. After Brazil, the focus will shift to Germany in 2017, and in 2018 it will be the turn of Japan. …
… recognising the long history of cooperation between the two countries and aiming to strengthen political, economic and strategic engagement. Australia maintains a High Commission in Pretoria. South Africa is represented in Australia by a High …
… The Australia-Korea Services Sector Promotion Forum (SSPF), held for the first time in October 2014, is a business-led strategic discussion, allowing peak industry bodies and business leaders to identify opportunities for collaboration, and to … The Australia-Korea Services Sector Promotion Forum (SSPF), held for the first time in October 2014, is a business-led strategic discussion, allowing peak industry bodies and business leaders to identify opportunities for collaboration, and to …
… were weak. As a state follows a military philosophy, it develops this dialectic and uses the inequalities of states as strategic factors on its road to supreme power. In a jungle world, the strategic significance of these inequalities is. inescapable. Geographical factors, differences in size, in economic … expense of weaker states. A realistic approach to a peace settlement, therefore, must take as its starting point these strategic factors for unless we know what they are we shall be unable to formulate the organisation necessary to transcend …
… in regional and international fora. The whole-of-government meeting was co-chaired by Mr Ian Biggs, Assistant Secretary, Strategic Issues and Intelligence Branch, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and His Excellency Mr … in regional and international fora. The whole-of-government meeting was co-chaired by Mr Ian Biggs, Assistant Secretary, Strategic Issues and Intelligence Branch, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and His Excellency Mr …
… The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) warmly welcomes Minister Robb's announcement that the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) will enter into force on 15 January 2015. The Agreement provides two tariff cuts in quick … McLean AO said today that "Australia and Japan enjoy a partnership of tremendous closeness that has both economic and strategic importance. This agreement will provide major market access gains for Australian exporters and signal a … McLean AO said today that "Australia and Japan enjoy a partnership of tremendous closeness that has both economic and strategic importance. This agreement will provide major market access gains for Australian exporters and signal a …
… Australia increase awareness and understanding in Australia of the importance of Japan to Australia as an economic and strategic partner increase recognition in Japan of Australian excellence and expertise. In addition to contributing to the …
… on the strengths of two Australian deployment mechanisms: the Australian Civilian Corps, and the Australian Government's partnership with RedR Australia. It involves a stand-by roster of over 700 Australian technical specialists, reflecting the … non-government organisations, and private and academic sectors based on humanitarian needs and alignment with Australia's strategic priorities. Deployment durations vary: Short-term deployments: Typically, around three months, focusing on …
… partnerships in health to a new level and recommends changes in how DFAT works with Pacific countries in health in five strategic areas. Evaluation Strengthening Pacific health systems: Evaluating ten years of Australia’s support [PDF] …