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The world, explained by Kate Clayton.

Kate Clayton is a Senior Coordinator (Research & Programs) at La Trobe Asia. Her research areas include Australia, China, the Pacific Islands and the United States. Kate’s focus is on security, geopolitics and climate change.

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The world, explained.

The world, explained by Kate Clayton.

The world, explained.

Pump up the volume: Music diplomacy as soft power

Building a Quad that lasts to the next generation

“See it through my lens”: the optics of fashion diplomacy

Shore thing: climate change and maritime security intrinsically linked

Australia and LGBTQI rights

How can Australia reset relations with China?

Washington risks an unsustainable climate policy

Young Australians turn from the US towards Asia. And it isn’t Trump

The world, explained by Kate Clayton.

Pump up the volume: Music diplomacy as soft power

Building a Quad that lasts to the next generation

“See it through my lens”: the optics of fashion diplomacy

Shore thing: climate change and maritime security intrinsically linked

Australia and LGBTQI rights

How can Australia reset relations with China?

Washington risks an unsustainable climate policy

Young Australians turn from the US towards Asia. And it isn’t Trump