{"product_id":"9781760642051","title":"Friends, Allies and Enemies: Asia's Shifting Loyalties","description":"Author: Pearlman, Jonathan\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781760642051\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Black Inc\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 12 Oct 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 144 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a changed world, how do Australia's alliances, friendships and rivalries help and hinder us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"These are anxious times. Not since early 1942 have Australians felt so in need of allies, yet been so unsure of their major ally ... Canberra is eagerly, even desperately, looking for new protectors.\" HUGH WHITE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tenth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the alliances, blocs and rivalries emerging across the Asia-Pacific as nations adjust to the changing balance of power. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFriends, Allies and Enemies \u003c\/i\u003econsiders Australia's diplomatic options as loyalties shift in an increasingly turbulent region. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHugh White\u003c\/b\u003e argues that Australia's plan for countering Chinese ambitions - building new alliances in Asia - is destined to fail. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRory Medcalf \u003c\/b\u003econsiders the potential of multilateral forums such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Middleton \u003c\/b\u003eexamines how foreign aid and diplomacy can strengthen ties with our neighbours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e calls on Australia to bid farewell to US influence in the Asia-Pacific and embrace an Asian-led regional order. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllan Behm \u003c\/b\u003eproposes a bold new Pacific aid donors' conference led by Australia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimrose Riordan \u003c\/b\u003edetails the rapacious effects of China's new security law in Hong Kong. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy J. Lynch \u003c\/b\u003eexamines the challenges ahead for the United States. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenee Fry-McKibbin\u003c\/b\u003e surveys capitalism's failure in the midst of COVID-19.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophie Chao\u003c\/b\u003e reports on the West Papuan struggle for independence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLUS \u003c\/b\u003eCorrespondence on\u003ci\u003e AFA9: Spy vs Spy \u003c\/i\u003efrom\u003cb\u003e John Hewson\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e Jenny McAllister\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e Lesley Seebeck \u003c\/b\u003eand more.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48191452217502,"sku":"UBD-9781760642051","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781760642051.jpg?v=1787657357","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781760642051","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}