Michael Wesley
Professor of International Relations and author of the Quarterly Essay 'Blind Spot: Southeast Asia and Australia's Future', offering expert analysis on Australian foreign policy toward Southeast Asia.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 29min
Are you there Australia? It's me, South East Asia
Michael Wesley, international relations professor and author, argues Australia has been looking past Southeast Asia. He discusses how a China-focused lens, alliance pressures and US priorities pulled attention north. He urges rethinking ties with Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and practical steps to rebuild diplomatic and people-to-people connections.
