Oceania

Despite New Zealand's once-ambitious plans, the relationship has stagnated, if not declined outright, over the past five years.

Immigration is one of the primary tools Australia has at its disposal to become a more secure, more prosperous, and more influential country.

Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele explained why his government was going to refuse to sign the pact.

The Solomon Islands’ prime minister promises to be a bit of a spoiler during the summit, even as Washington unveils its Pacific Partnership Strategy.

Behind the hopes and pageantry of the summit, there will be many challenges for both sides to navigate.

The new government is fulfilling its election commitment to establish a First Nations Foreign Policy. 

The Russia-Ukraine War was a major dividing line at the U.N. General Assembly, and Ardern largely spoke with those of a similar mindset.

Canberra now seeks to play a leading diplomatic role in the global effort to cut carbon emissions, but actions are more important than words.

From Indonesian concerns to possible overreliance on an unpredictable U.S., Australia’s nuclear submarine ambitions present plenty of challenges.

Albanese wants an Australian president to replace the British monarch as the nation’s head of state. But he has brushed off questions about creating an Australian republic since the queen’s death.

In the long term, reconciliation efforts and growing commercial relations with Japan helped dim bitter Pacific War memories in Australia.

Enhancing the skills and opportunities for each individual person in Australia – as well as those who wish to make Australia their home – is the bedrock on which Australia’s security is built.