Australia and the World continues this week with two more articles. These articles will appear on the main page for two weeks. All readers are encouraged to comment to help develop a long term, strategic vision for Australian foreign, defence and security policy.
Australian Multiculturalism in 2005 – Not too well, but not terminally ill!
Neville Roach on the future of multiculturalism in Australia. Here.
The year 2000 saw Australian Multiculturalism at its visible peak, as we soared to the Olympic heights of Sydney 2000, showcasing our young, vibrant and diverse nation, confidently welcoming the world to join us at the biggest and 'best ever' multicultural party in history. more
Rawdon Dalrymple on Australia's engagement with Asia. more
Hugh Mackay looks at the Australia of 2005 and its identity. more
Longer term national interests in foreign, defence and security policy demand a more informed public debate