Home Analysis Articulating Australia’s Interests AnalysisRegional DirectoryAsia PacificSouth Pacific Articulating Australia’s Interests By Jacob L. Shapiro - August 9, 2018 261 The prime minister’s recent speech was not so kind to China, despite reports to the contrary. This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $79 per year Save 27% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber? Log in RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Americas Daily Memo: Trump on Cuba, Pakistani Airstrikes Analysis Daily Memo: Trade Disruptions, Trump Calls on Allies Analysis George Answers Your Questions: A Summary of the Iran War, So Far Latest Posts Geopolitics, War and IranFREE Analysis George Friedman - March 17, 2026 Continue to the category Daily Memo: On US Drones and Strikes on Iran Americas Geopolitical Futures - March 18, 2026 Why Asia Hopes for a Short Mideast War Analysis Victoria Herczegh - March 18, 2026