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There Goes the Neighbourhood

Australia and the Rise of Asia
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There Goes the Neighbourhood by Michael Wesley delves into the political and social dynamics of Australia's strategic environment in the 21st century. The book explores how shifting global power balances, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, affect Australia's security and prosperity. It provides a thought-provoking analysis of the country's foreign relations amidst these changes.
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You might find this book intriguing if you're interested in understanding the political dynamics and shifts in international relations. It delves into how global power structures and alliances are changing, offering insights into contemporary political and economic challenges. If you're keen on exploring topics related to geopolitical strategies and the implications for nations on the world stage, this book could be a captivating read.

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There Goes the Neighbourhood

For the first time in history, Australia will be uncomfortably close to the designs and demarches of competing great powers. Wesley points to the key economic and political issues that we need to be considering right now, as a western country geographically and economically tied to Asia, and calls for a renewed public engagement and debate.

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For the first time in history, Australia will be uncomfortably close to the designs and demarches of competing great powers. In the years ahead, we will no longer be too small to make a difference.

In his book, There Goes the Neighbourhood, Wesley points to the key economic and political issues that we need to be considering right now, as a western country geographically and economically tied to Asia, and urgently calls for a renewed public engagement and debate.

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There Goes the Neighbourhood by Michael Wesley is described as a wake-up call, highlighting Australia’s need to confront its complacency in the face of a rapidly changing and dynamic Asian region. The book encourages Australians to recognise and adapt to the challenges posed by Asia's rising influence.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742232720

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Michael Wesley is the executive director of the Lowy Institute for International Policy. He is a former editor of the Australian Journal of International Affairs and a former international relations professor and director of the Griffith Asia Institute at Griffith University.

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