As we confront a changed world, how do Australia's alliances, friendships and rivalries help and hinder us?

The tenth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the new alliances, blocs and rivalries that are emerging across the Asia-Pacific as countries adjust to the changing balance of power in a changed world.

Friends, Allies and Enemies looks at Australia's diplomatic options as loyalties shift in an increasingly turbulent region. Head of the National Security College at the Australian National University Rory Medcalf on the past, present and future of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies Hugh White on how Australia's alliances will fare in an Asia shaped by pandemics and power rivalries. The Saturday Paper's chief political correspondent Karen Middleton on the most effective way to reboot Australia's diplomatic efforts in Asia at a tumultuous time.

Head of the International and Security affairs program at the Australia Institute Allan Behm on why Australia should arrange a Pacific donors conference Associate Professor in American Politics Tim Lynch on George Friedman's The Storm Before The Calm and where the United States is standing.

Regular feature The Fix, on how to solve a key Australian foreign affairs challenge Award-winning writer Richard Cooke dissects key foreign policy terms Correspondence on AFA9: Spy vs Spy