| ID | 142226 |
| Title Proper | Australian foreign policy under the abbott government |
| Other Title Information | foreign policy as domestic politics? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | McDonald, Matt |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | While foreign policy featured prominently on the Australian political agenda in late 2014, the manner of Australia's engagement with the world challenges the idea of a ‘pivot’ from domestic politics to foreign policy. In particular, the government demonstrated a tendency to prioritise domestic political considerations, in particular public opinion, in its dealings with the outside world. This was evident across a range of issue areas: from the ‘internationalist’ agenda of asylum, climate change and aid to more traditional concerns such as bilateral relations with Indonesia and international security. This article explores these dynamics and asks what implications this has for both Australian foreign policy and theoretical accounts of the role and desirability of public engagement with foreign policy in international relations thought. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 69, No.6; Dec 2015: p.651-669 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol: 69 No 6 |
| Key Words | Public Opinion ; Australian Foreign Policy ; International Relations |