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Relationship dossier

Australia Zimbabwe

Relationship assessment

Sanctions and criticism have shaped Australia–Zimbabwe relations, alongside Australian assistance.

Australia toward Zimbabwe

-20

Australia has imposed targeted sanctions and an arms embargo relating to Zimbabwe, citing concerns about governance and human rights. It has also provided humanitarian and development assistance to Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe toward Australia

-10

Zimbabwean officials have criticized Australia's sanctions, making them a source of bilateral friction. The extent of other Zimbabwean government cooperation with Australia is unclear.

Overall relationship

-15

The relationship combines Australian sanctions and Zimbabwean criticism with Australian humanitarian and development assistance. These features indicate recurring friction alongside some practical support, but the breadth of bilateral cooperation is uncertain.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Australia has imposed targeted sanctions and an arms embargo relating to Zimbabwe, while also providing humanitarian and development assistance. Zimbabwean officials have criticized Australian sanctions. These measures and disputes have shaped relations, though the scope of current cooperation and the implementation of sanctions are unclear.

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