Oceania

China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia's support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19.

Good design is a decentralized mechanism for international engagement. It is a soft power tool that can produce expanding effects.

Nuclear power is a credible source of abundant zero-emissions electricity, but it would take 20 years to commence operations from a standing start in Australia.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ recent visit to New Delhi was a strong indication that New Zealand has turned a page in its interactions with India. 

Asking the question isn’t a sign of betrayal. It's indicative of an emotionally mature country that thinks seriously about its strategic circumstances. 

Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s trip continued a thaw that began with Australia’s change of government in 2022.

In New Zealand, the AUKUS tide may be turning. That creates an opportunity for China to make its case.

Following a devastating week of extreme weather forcing the cancellation of Pitch, Australia's decimated live entertainment scene recalibrates.

Attacks from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have jeopardized Australia's already-vulnerable dependency on maritime time. Finding new ways forward will be vital.

With COFA funding expected to finally get congressional approval, the U.S. will need to work to overcome the negative perceptions generated by the protracted struggle to fund vital U.S. Pacific partners. 

While showcasing the divergences between Australia and its Southeast Asian partners, the summit can be deemed a success in both form and substance.

The economic focus of this week's ASEAN-Australia summit has been shadowed by the continuing tensions in the South China Sea.