Asian focus is vital for Australia’s future

Australia’s economic future is intimately tied up with Asia and China, Australian foreign minister Bob Carr stated today, as reported in the Sydney Morning Herald. As the mining boom slows, Australia needs to take advantage of the growing middle class in Asia, and provide them with desirable goods and services. It’s pure common sense. Having…

Are the Chinese coming to get us?

Is China coming to devour us? An alarming article written by John Garnaut in the Sydney Morning Herald  (“Australia counters Chinese threat) brings to attention the views of Edward Luttwak, described as a “strong an influential adviser to the Pentagon.” Luttwak says that Australia and the US see China as their biggest threat, and regardless…