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Save to My PortfolioAmerica's Image Rebounds

Michael Fullilove and Fergus Hanson , October 13, 2009, The Daily Beast

America's Image ReboundsOver recent years, politicians and analysts inside and outside the United States contended that America’s popularity was in terminal decline. Michael Fullilove and Fergus Hanson explore new public opinion data showing quite the opposite – a quick return to a positive image of the United States around the world. Read More

Polling and Public Opinion, International Relations, Australia and New Zealand

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Save to My PortfolioPresident Obama and Australian President Rudd Sounded Good in Pittsburgh

Michael Fullilove, September 29, 2009, The Australian

Michael Fullilove writes that the UN General Assembly in New York and G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh proved fruitful for the United States and Australia. Fullilove notes both Obama and Rudd are tough diplomats who believe national interests are better pursued in concert with others, and he concludes the recent meetings bolstered their ideas and goals. Read More

Australia and New Zealand, G-20 Summit, United Nations, International Relations

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Save to My PortfolioThe Case for Australia's UN Security Council Bid

Michael Fullilove, September 23, 2009, The Australian

More than a year ago, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced his country’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2013-2014. Michael Fullilove breaks down the arguments of critics of the plan, provides a look at public opinion, and explains why UN Security Council membership is in Australia's best interest. Read More

Australia and New Zealand, United Nations, Global Governance, Diplomacy

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Save to My PortfolioKim Beazley is the Right Man for Australian Ambassador to the United States

Michael Fullilove, September 18, 2009, The Age

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently appointed Kim Beazley the next ambassador to the United States. Michael Fullilove says it is a savvy move at an important time. Fullilove outlines various reasons as to why Beazley can help strengthen the Australia-U.S. relationship and notes several challenges including the ongoing war in Afghanistan. Read More

Australia and New Zealand, International Relations, Diplomacy, Afghanistan

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Save to My PortfolioGlobal Warming and War Both Require Sacrifice

Michael Fullilove, September 08, 2009, The Sydney Morning Herald

Though there are many differences between climate change and wars like the one in Afghanistan, Michael Fullilove considers the similarities and how each impacts Australia and the world. Fullilove argues that both require global cooperation and that the surest way to failure is for countries to stand on the sidelines instead of being involved. Read More

Australia and New Zealand, Afghanistan, Climate Change, International Relations

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Save to My PortfolioRudd and Obama’s Friendship Bolsters the Australia-U.S. Alliance

Michael Fullilove, August 11, 2009, The Punch

Michael Fullilove examines the Australia-U.S. alliance under Barack Obama and Kevin Rudd. Fullilove believes Obama's popularity in Australia has brought renewed domestic support to the alliance and that the personal relationship between leaders is strong, but he also cautions there will be challenges ahead. Read More

International Relations, Australia and New Zealand, Foreign Policy

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Save to My PortfolioBarack Obama, Kevin Rudd and the Australia-U.S. Alliance

Michael Fullilove and Michael E. O'Hanlon, August 11, 2009, Lowy Institute for International Policy

Over the past decade, much of the commentary on the Australia-U.S. alliance has focused on how the conservative leaders of both nations formulated policy. Michael Fullilove and Michael O'Hanlon analyze the developing relationship between Democratic President Barack Obama and Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and how it may reshape the alliance. Read More

International Relations, Foreign Policy, Australia and New Zealand, United Nations, NATO

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Save to My PortfolioThe West Can Win in Afghanistan

Michael Fullilove and Anthony Bubalo, July 28, 2009, The Australian Financial Review

Though there have been increased attacks, growing casualties and falling popular support, Michael Fullilove and Anthony Bubalo write that Afghanistan is still winnable. They believe the Obama administration has done well by increasing resources and refocusing on what can be achieved, and say there is too much at stake for the West to conclude Afghanistan is the graveyard of foreign armies and depart. Read More

Afghanistan, Terrorism, International Relations, Transnational Security Threats, Australia and New Zealand

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Save to My PortfolioAustralia and International Pension Reform: Lessons for the United States

Thursday, July 16, 2009
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

Australia and International Pension Reform: Lessons for the United StatesOn July 16, the Retirement Security Project and the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center hosted Australian Assistant Treasurer Nick Sherry, to discuss the Superannuation Guarantee- Australia's mandatory retirement savings system- and its relevance to American policy-makers. Read More

Australia and New Zealand, Retirement, Saving, Pensions

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Save to My PortfolioBusinesses Cannot Ignore China

Cheng Li, July 13, 2009, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Cheng Li joined the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to discuss the arrest of Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu and the need to understand the continually increasing business opportunities in China. Read More

China, Business, China's Economy, International Relations, Australia and New Zealand

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Save to My PortfolioA Brookings Roundtable on Education Reform Featuring the Honorable Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia

Friday, June 19, 2009
10:30 AM to 12:00:00 PM
Washington, DC

In a roundtable discussion on education reform, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard outlined the similarities between the reform agendas in the United States and Australia. Highlighting a commitment to transparency and a promise to create a high-quality national curriculum, Minister Gillard notes that Australia would keep pace with its Asia-Pacific neighbors and create a plan to increase secondary school graduation rates. Read More

Education, K-12 Education, Australia and New Zealand

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Save to My PortfolioA Defense Force of Terminators is Almost Here

Peter W. Singer, May 11, 2009, The Age

Peter Singer addresses a recent Australian white paper envisioning a military force for 2030. Noting that the white paper places very little emphasis on military robotics, Singer writes, “in planning for the future, we should not ignore the technological trends that are already in action.” Read More

Military Technology, Defense, Defense Strategy, Technology, Revolution in Military Affairs

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Save to My PortfolioAustralia Will Have to Vie for Obama's Attention

Michael Fullilove, November 17, 2008, The Australian

The world is excited to turn the page on the Bush administration and begin working anew with President-elect Obama, but Michael Fullilove notes that the new president's popularity means the Australia-U.S. relationship could be lost in the crush.  Read More

Australia and New Zealand, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Asia, China

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Save to My PortfolioWhat the G-20 Wants

Carlos Pascual and Thomas Wright, November 13, 2008, The Brookings Institution and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

What the G-20 WantsWorld leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to respond to the international financial crisis. The Managing Global Insecurity project and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosted a special online forum of global perspectives on the summit. The result is an intriguing glimpse into pivotal issues that will continue to dominate discussions about the crisis. Read More

Global Economics, Global Finance, Global Governance, Financial Institutions, Financial Markets

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioAustralian and International Climate Change Policy

Thursday, October 30, 2008
3:00 PM to 4:15 PM
Washington, DC

On October 30, the Brookings Institution, in conjunction with the Lowy Institute for International Policy and the International Food Policy Research Institute, will host Professor Ross Garnaut for a discussion on climate change policy. The occasion will also mark the launch of The Garnaut Climate Change Review in the United States. Read More

Climate Change, Climate and Energy Economics, Australia and New Zealand, Energy Security, Environment

Featured Experts

Michael Fullilove

Michael Fullilove

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy

Michael Fullilove is the Director of the Global Issues Program at the Lowy Institute for International Policy in Sydney, Australia and a Nonresident Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution. A former adviser to Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, he writes widely on topics including U.S. and Australian foreign policy, the U.N., and diasporas.
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Warwick J. McKibbin

Warwick J. McKibbin

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development

An international economics expert based in Australia, Warwick McKibbin focuses his research on global climate change; the emergence of China and India into the world economy; and global economic modeling.
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