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Japan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties
By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo and Canberra now see each other as their most important -- and most reliable -- security partner after their respective alliances with the United States.
Will Bougainville Reopen the Panguna Mine?
By Joshua Mcdonald
With an independence referendum on the horizon, reopening the Panguna mine offers both attractive opportunities and terrible consequences.
New Zealand Takes the Lead on Climate Change
By Joshua Mcdonald
New Zealand cements itself as leader in the Pacific on climate issues as Australia abdicates.
Australia Frantically Battles ‘Catastrophic’ Wildfires
By Associated Press
The unprecedented fires are cutting a path of destruction across New South Wales, and heading toward Sydney.
Australians in Canada Step Up to Help Refugees
By Grant Wyeth
Canberra’s offshore detention centers are a source of national shame. A Canadian refugee resettlement program illustrates a way forward.
The Curious Strategy Behind Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative MoU With Victoria
By Yuan Jiang
With no agreement at the federal level, why has China pursued 2 BRI deals with Victoria state?
Australian Whistleblower to Represent Himself at Trial
By Associated Press
David William McBride stands accused of leaking classified documents to the Australian press.
Why Australia and India Haven’t Settled an FTA Yet
By Grant Wyeth
After eight years of negotiations, Canberra and New Delhi have been unable to settle the details of a free trade agreement.
‘Your Right to Know’ Campaign Launches Against Government Secrecy in Australia
By Joshua Mcdonald
Last week, the covers of Australia’s major papers all ran a heavily redacted memo in response to increased pressure on the press.
Perceiving China’s Influence in the Pacific: The Case of Solomon Islands
By Denghua Zhang
A closer look at the logic put forth by the Solomon Islands’ task force which examined the choice between Taiwan and China.
Peacekeeping and the Evolving Australia-Fiji Relationship
By Grant Wyeth
An interview with Lisa Sharland.
Pacific Island Nations Want Partners That Will Help Them Fight Climate Change
By Naima Green-Riley
Climate change is a matter of life and death for those living in the Pacific Islands. The region’s partners need to understand that fact.