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The Debate Papers provides a platform for learned voices to argue issues affecting the United States and Australia. These counterpoints traverse topics such as economics, foreign policy and politics.
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US politics

The Debate Papers: Is the United States headed for a second January 6?

4 November 2024
The Debate Papers byBarbara Comstock, Dr Alexander Cohen
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The Debate Papers: Should the United States, Australia and like-minded allies cooperate or compete with China when it comes to fighting climate change?

29 October 2024
The Debate Papers byXuyang Dong, Noah Gordon
AUKUS

The Debate Papers: Does AUKUS Pillar I provide capability ‘bang for buck?’

28 August 2024
The Debate Papers byPeter Jennings, Jennifer Parker
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AUKUS

The Debate Papers: Is Australia’s AUKUS submarine pathway really ‘optimal’?

18 June 2024
The Debate Papers byDr Elizabeth Buchanan, Dr Richard Dunley
Foreign policy

The Debate Papers: Should democracy have a greater role in Australian foreign policy?

15 November 2023
The Debate Papers byBridi Rice, Nick Bisley
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US politics

The Debate Papers: Is American democracy in peril?

5 July 2023
The Debate Papers byJane Coaston, Dr Brian Klaas
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Trade and economics

The Debate Papers: Is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework glass half full or glass half empty?

25 August 2022
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China

The Debate Papers: Should the United States be worried about China’s Belt and Road Initiative?

13 November 2018
The Debate Papers byDr Elizabeth Ingleson, David Brewster
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Defence

The Debate Papers: Is the US Space Force a good idea?

18 October 2018
The Debate Papers byMadelyn Creedon, Dr Malcolm Davis
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Trade and economics

The Debate Papers: Will the global trading system survive President Trump’s tariffs?

4 September 2018
The Debate Papers byDr Stephen Kirchner, Alan Oxley
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The Debate Papers: Should India increase military alignment with the United States?

21 June 2018
The Debate Papers byProfessor Bharat Karnad, Sumona Guha
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The Debate Papers: Can Australia be a cyber power?

5 April 2018
The Debate Papers byMichelle Price, Tom Uren