BLUF

This comprehensive publication outlines how Australia’s foreign policy focuses on protecting national interests through strong regional partnerships, inclusive values and international rules—vital in a world marked by uncertainty, strategic shifts and disruption.

 Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate global and regional awareness — The article outlines Australia’s positioning in a rapidly shifting world, stressing the importance of regional partnerships and geopolitical understanding.
  • Promote strategic thinking — Highlights how foreign policy decisions are shaped by evolving threats and opportunities, encouraging clear-eyed analysis of Australia’s priorities.
  • Reinforce the value of diversity and inclusion — Recognises Australia's multicultural makeup and inclusive values as key elements of its foreign policy approach.

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