Strategic Assessment

While the documented history of the relationship between Israel and Australia suggests close ties dating back to the establishment of the State of Israel, in reality, these relations have far from reached their potential. Considering the extensive joint national interests and respective expertise in agriculture, innovation, defense, and cyber security, there is room for strengthened relations between the two. Yet due to lackluster diplomacy and volatile party politics, what could be a flourishing partnership remains as a sidelined old friend. This paper examines the evolution of the relationship between Australia and Israel and analyzes what the future of this relationship could hold.