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Oceania
Competence in the Face of the Pandemic a Boost for Some Governments
By Grant Wyeth
Post-pandemic, which states will be attractive to those wishing to migrate and which states will not?
COVID-19 Presents Opportunities for Australia-South Korea Relations
By Tom Corben
The global pandemic and the absence of international leadership in addressing it give Canberra and Seoul a chance to shine together.
Coronavirus Cruise Ship Finally Leaves Australian Port
By Associated Press
The Ruby Princess has been linked to 19 deaths in Australia and two in the United States.
Australia Drops in Press Freedom Index
By Joshua Mcdonald
Australia dropped five points in the latest index as national security laws and loss of independence both chip away at journalism in the country.
New Zealand Could Pull off Bold Goal of Eliminating COVID-19
By Associated Press
Geographical isolation and bold political action could help New Zealand rid itself of the new virus altogether.
The US-Australia Alliance and Deterrence in the Pacific Islands Region
By Tom Corben
The Pacific Islands region has traditionally been peripheral to alliance deterrence discussions. That’s beginning to change.
Political Redemption in Sight for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
By Joshua Mcdonald
Amid devastating bushfires earlier this year Morrison’s leadership was in question. His handling of COVID-19 may be his political resurrection.
How Well Has Australia Managed COVID-19?
By Grant Wyeth
Advantageous geography, a unified response, and public trust in institutions have bolstered Australia’s fight against the coronavirus.
Is Australia Taking the Threat of Right-Wing Terrorism Seriously?
By Henry Storey
It is clear that right-wing terrorism – much like its Islamist counterpart – has now become a transnational phenomenon.
Cash-for-Passports in the South Pacific
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Solomon Islands is considering a controversial investment for a passport scheme; meanwhile Vanuatu is considering scrapping its own version.
COVID-19 Stalls Immigration to Australia
By Grant Wyeth
After the pandemic, will Canberra return to accepting immigrants? It will need them.
Where In the World Are There No Coronavirus Cases?
By Catherine Putz
What should we make of the countries that have not reported cases? Are they unable to test? Are they lying? Are they that isolated?