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What a New US Administration Means for Australia

What a New US Administration Means for Australia

By Joshua Mcdonald
What it comes to climate change and China, what do the results of the U.S. presidential election mean for Australia?
Pacific States Gather Behind Nuke Ban Treaty

Pacific States Gather Behind Nuke Ban Treaty

By Joshua Mcdonald
Many nations across the Pacific, directly impacted by nuclear testing, have backed the ban -- but not all.

Australia Combats China’s Interference Amid Deep Discord in Relations

Australia Combats China’s Interference Amid Deep Discord in Relations

By Abhijnan Rej
The recent arrest of a community leader on a foreign interference charge comes as Australia-China commercial relations inch toward the rock bottom.

New Zealand Names Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

New Zealand Names Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

By Grant Wyeth
Despite all the positive advances New Zealand has achieved, the prevalence of violence against women and children remains a persistent scourge.

China’s Trade Offensive Against Australia Continues with Ban on Wheat Imports

China’s Trade Offensive Against Australia Continues with Ban on Wheat Imports

By Abhijnan Rej
Wheat joins a long list of commodities whose imports from Australia have been effectively banned by China as it flexes its geoeconomic muscle.
Australia Announces New Injection of Pacific COVID-19 Vaccine Aid

Australia Announces New Injection of Pacific COVID-19 Vaccine Aid

By Sebastian Strangio
Canberra's funding commitments are beginning to catch up to its concerns about China's growing influence in its neighborhood.

Australia, Japan, US Trilateral Partnership to Fund Undersea Cable for Palau

Australia, Japan, US Trilateral Partnership to Fund Undersea Cable for Palau

By Abhijnan Rej
As the U.S. and its allies compete with China, the North Pacific is emerging as a key battleground.
Rights Groups Urge Australia to Release Inquiry Into War Crimes in Afghanistan

Rights Groups Urge Australia to Release Inquiry Into War Crimes in Afghanistan

By Joshua Mcdonald
The inquiry comes amid a volley of investigations by Australian media outlets into the alleged war crimes and the “culture of impunity” that enables such violations.

Demanding a Loyalty Test From Chinese Australians Will Backfire

Demanding a Loyalty Test From Chinese Australians Will Backfire

By Grant Wyeth
By targeting Chinese Australians for questioning about political loyalties, Australian politicians play right into the CCP’s hands.

Prabowo Set to Complicate the Australia-Indonesia Relationship

Prabowo Set to Complicate the Australia-Indonesia Relationship

By Ross B. Taylor
Despite his dark past, Canberra may eventually be forced to hold its nose and engage with the former Indonesian general.

US Aid Pledge to Pro-Taiwan Solomon Islands Province Raises Eyebrows

US Aid Pledge to Pro-Taiwan Solomon Islands Province Raises Eyebrows

By Joshua Mcdonald
The $25 million in aid to Malaita has sparked concerns that Washington is aid for geopolitical gain vis-a-vis China.
Australian Parliament to Debate a Beijing Olympics Boycott

Australian Parliament to Debate a Beijing Olympics Boycott

By Philip Citowicki
Next month the Senate will debate Australia’s participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics amid growing outcry over China’s human rights violations.

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