Liberty and diplomacy
Subtitle: the challenges for Australian foreign policy in the early 21st century
By: Tony Parkinson
Publisher: Institute of Public Affairs
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Melbourne
Language: eng
Number of pages: 58
ISBN-13: 9780909536701
Subjects: Foreign relations
Other titles: Liberty and diplomacy :
Description: Parkinson assesses the Howard government's record on foreign policy. By positioning Australia as a key player in the War on Terror and as a regional bulwark for stability and liberalism, the Howard government grew Australia's reputation in the Asia-Pacific region and the world. He outlines the early successes and failures of the new Rudd government, setting out clearly the domestic and international challenges the new government will face.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: 1. Australia as a significant country; title: 2. Freedom in Australian foreign policy; title: 3. Friends and partners; title: 4. Domestic politics, foreign policy; title: 5. Australia in Asia: balancing the interests; title: 6. The great global energy conundrum; title: 7. Symbolism over substance.