A stronger Australia is good for our regional neighbours, but it will take sustained investment in diplomacy to ensure that message sinks home, writes Rory Medcalf.
Professor Rory Medcalf is Head of the National Security College at the Australian National University and author of.
Professor Rory Medcalf is Head of the National Security College at the Australian National University and author ofMalaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
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