Australia’s Energy Security and Statecraft in an Era of Strategic Competition

Previously published studies on Australia’s energy security did not examine the country’s domestic situation in tandem with its international statecraft. This paper fills this research gap. In order to provide a robust analysis of strategic options sector, it is paramount balance and dimensions, along internal external factors. The utilizes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) method review by balancing inward-looking, risk minimization dimension (energy security), outward-looking, power projection statecraft). also applies 4A framework (availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptance) assess performance. On one hand, results demonstrate that Australia has many strengths opportunities as reliable stable supplier, endowed traditional renewable resources, critical minerals. other numerous weaknesses may affect future. most pressing issue historical lack government intervention market, which has, paradoxically, resulted accessibility affordability crisis. market-based approach main reason why transformed resources into capabilities be used instruments uses SWOT assessment basis for discussion how can transform sector benefit national interest.