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Barry O'Farrell MP, Leader of the New South Wales Liberals, in Sydney on Feb. 14, 2011.

Barry O'Farrell: New South Wales and Its Rightful Place in Asia

Speaking in Sydney, the leader of NSW's Liberals reiterates the need for Australia to engage with its neighbors. more
Romnesh Lamba, Executive Vice President and Head of Marketing Development at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. (Asia Society India Centre)

The Internationalization of the RMB

China's strategy to make the RMB an international reserve currency with convertibility. more
Michael Wesley, Executive Director of the Lowy Institute for International Policy, in Melbourne on Sept. 14, 2010. (Asia Society AustralAsia Centre)

Australia’s Place in the World

Michael Wesley sees major regional realignments coming in the 21st century's "Indo-Pacific era." more
Promotional art for Tomorrow, When the War Began.

Invasion of the Asians is Fiction, Not Fact

Why is it so easy for a new movie to posit an Australia overrun by its Asian neighbors? more
Mark Scott, Managing Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and Sid Myer, Chairman, Asialink Asia Society AustralAsia Center, in Sydney on August 5, 2010.

Public Broadcasting: Australia's 'Best Soft Power'

The case for independent public broadcasting as the way to present Australia to its Asian neighbors. more
Parliament House, Canberra, Australia.

Election 2010: Preparing for the Asian Century

Asialink and Asia Society AustralAsia Centre outline the ways Australia needs to focus on its neighbors. more
The Hon John Brumby MP announces the launch of the Westpac Group's Cultural and Language Learning Program for China and India in Melbourne on August 4, 2010.

Victoria Premier Launches New Asian Cultural and Language Program

Australia's 2nd-largest bank sees business opportunities in language and culture offerings. more
Thailand’s recently appointed Ambassador to Australia, Dr. Kriangsak Kittichaisaree, discusses Thai-Australian relations, July 21, 2010. (5 min., 14 sec.)

New Thai Ambassador: Thailand’s Next Steps, Post-Crisis

Dr. Kriangsak Kittichaisaree thanks Australia for "standing by us" during the recent unrest. more
Stephen Joske discusses the future of Australian-Chinese relations, July 22, 2010. (1 min, 58 sec)

For Australia and China, The Long View

Expert foresees closer economic ties between Australia and China, regardless of who's in charge. more
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks during a press conference at Parliament House on June 24, 2010 in Canberra, Australia, not long after becoming Australia's first woman Prime Minister. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

The New Face of Australia: Julia Gillard

Andrew O'Neil on Labor Party's decision to oust Kevin Rudd for Deputy Julia Gillard. more