Amid rumors of a military base, Australia must understand – and deal with – China’s growing interests in the South Pacific.

Tonga joins Papua New Guinea and Fiji as a non-signatory to PACER Plus -- can the agreement survive without them?

Australia joins 18 other countries in retaliating against Russia.

The UN recommended recently that Solomon Islands and Kiribati be removed from the least developed country (LDC) list.

Though the move was long expected, its significance nonetheless ought to be acknowledged.

The true value of the engagement lies in what it says about Southeast Asia and ASEAN’s growing importance on its own terms as well as to Australia.

Ostensibly to survey cyclone damage, the prime minister’s trip also underscores Wellington’s refocusing on its Pacific Island relationships.

Duterte’s absence is significant and has broad implications for ASEAN and the region.

The agreement made at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague settles an old dispute.

Barnaby Joyce's extramarital affair with a staffer threatens the very viability of the Turnbull government.

The MSG will deliberate the United Liberation Movement for West Papua’s application, but some worry about angering Indonesia.

In inner-city Melbourne, an upcoming special election is focused 2,000 km away on a mine in Queensland.

In pursuing its massive defense building program, Australia must protect itself against critical corruption risks.

Canberra wants to spark growth in its defense industry, but the market is a crowded one.

An Australia minister lashed out at Chinese investment in the Pacific region. Why take up the issue now?

Discussions on a VFA have been taking place since 2014; the two sides are expected to sign the agreement soon.