Australian national identity and the Asian century

This article examines Australian national identity in the context of the Asian Century. It addresses whether national identity plays a significant role in shaping Australia's engagement with Asia. The core of Australian national identity lies in the Western political tradition. Australia is out...

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Main Author: Kizekova, Alica
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95092
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description This article examines Australian national identity in the context of the Asian Century. It addresses whether national identity plays a significant role in shaping Australia's engagement with Asia. The core of Australian national identity lies in the Western political tradition. Australia is outward-looking country embracing a policy of multiculturalism. The article argues that Australia's identity is increasingly evolving into a more inclusive pluralistic identity. This process is gradual and does not constitute abandoning Australia's core values and traditions. The article outlines the evolution of national identity and examines Labor and Coalition governments' views on identity, Australia's place in the region and globally, as well as the linkage between the national identity and national interest.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-950922024-06-10T00:24:45Z Australian national identity and the Asian century Kizekova, Alica This article examines Australian national identity in the context of the Asian Century. It addresses whether national identity plays a significant role in shaping Australia's engagement with Asia. The core of Australian national identity lies in the Western political tradition. Australia is outward-looking country embracing a policy of multiculturalism. The article argues that Australia's identity is increasingly evolving into a more inclusive pluralistic identity. This process is gradual and does not constitute abandoning Australia's core values and traditions. The article outlines the evolution of national identity and examines Labor and Coalition governments' views on identity, Australia's place in the region and globally, as well as the linkage between the national identity and national interest. 2013 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95092 restricted
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Australian national identity and the Asian century
title Australian national identity and the Asian century
title_full Australian national identity and the Asian century
title_fullStr Australian national identity and the Asian century
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title_short Australian national identity and the Asian century
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url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95092