It is fundamental to human nature to want to see beyond the horizon–both literally and figuratively.
From the earliest times, this instinct has inevitably led us into contact (and conflict) with other groups, it resulted in tribes, cities, and nations forming. We created religions, mechanisms of trade, and governments in order to interact with others amicably. Travel, economics, and technology brought the citizens of the world closer together and the Internet has since networked the globe.
Humanity has never been so connected, or so interdependent. Yet what is Australia’s place in this endlessly complex web?
For decades, Australia worked hard to be the tenacious little country at the big international table, to be respected across sport, culture and diplomacy for our generosity and genuineness. Yet in recent years our leaders…