Canberra simply doesn’t understand the power and pull of urban spaces in the modern economy.

Per capita since 1970, Fiji has contributed more personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions than any other state.

What would a permanent Australian naval presence at Lombrum on Manus Island mean for the Pacific?

The new government isn’t likely to change course on its predecessor's efforts to lower the temperature in Australia-China relations.

In the Pacific, climate change is an existential threat. Australia’s domestic unease on the issue hinders its foreign policy.

Australia’s revolving door of prime ministers is a symptom of a weakening political system.

The Diplomat spoke to Bates Gill about the decision and Canberra's relations with Beijing.

With polls looming next year, where does the country go from here?

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull barely survives a leadership challenge from within his party.

As global focus turns increasingly to the Indo-Pacific, it’s no time for Australia to retreat into fearful, baseless timidity.

'Nuclear tunnel vision’ strikes again as Australia misses another opportunity to refresh its North Korea policy.

Jakarta is courting Pacific Island states, hoping to change regional positions on the West Papua issue.

Taiwan is an active player in the Pacific, home to many of its remaining diplomatic allies.

As counterfeit goods proliferate, sales of legitimate Australian wine have decreased in China.

If Australia is serious about enhanced engagement with India, then the education push should go both ways.

The PNG prime minister used his time in Fiji to reiterate that both countries have an essential role in providing regional leadership.