This paper, and the three additional papers connected to it, set out the evidence for that narrative. They examine where development and strategic policy intersect, and explore the opportunities and limits of how cooperation advances Australia’s national interests in multilateralism, regional growth and lasting peace.
Key messages:
- Australia has a national interest in a secure region — one free from instability, conflict, external coercion and other risks that directly threaten Australia’s own security.
- Development cooperation serves this interest by supporting partner countries to build stronger systems of governance, greater internal stability and ultimately more resilience.
- A well-funded portfolio of development investments that support inclusive economic growth, strengthen human rights and improve governance safeguards Australia’s own security.
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