Joanne Wallis

A clear-eyed examination of how Australia should approach the complex security challenges at play in its maritime domain. Security starts at home... Australia has drawn closer to many of its Asia-Pacific neighbours in recent years, but when push comes to shove, it continues to look well beyond the oceans and regions that surround it to the distant horizons of Europe...

Neighbours presents a new vision for Australia's relationship with the Pacific. Australia has a long history in the Pacific. Many Australians might have forgotten it, but the region has not forgotten us. This book provides a new way of relating to our Pacific neighbours, replacing amnesia with storytelling that emphasises common ancestors, interests, and language. It encourages recognition, humility, and...