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Course Correction: Promising Signs for Australia-South Korea Relations
By Tom Corben
After a period of neglect, leaders in Canberra and Seoul appear to be putting bilateral ties back on course.
Australia Carefully Watching Unrest in Hong Kong Unfold
By Grant Wyeth
Countries like Australia need to assess their stakes in Hong Kong.
A Warm Welcome for Fijian Prime Minister in Australia
By Grant Wyeth
The pomp and ceremony provided for him in Canberra this week symbolize a remarkable transformation for Bainimarama.
Australia and the Case of the Rohingya
By Grant Wyeth
In a recent visit to Bangladesh, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne took time to tour the refugee camps at Cox’s Bazar.
Why Did China Charge an Australian Blogger With Espionage?
By Grant Wyeth
The arrest of Yang will be a test of Canberra's resolve in pushing back against Beijing's use of arbitrary detention.
Australia to Join US, UK, and Bahrain in Patrolling Strait of Hormuz
By Joshua Mcdonald
Security experts argue Australia should be prioritizing its efforts in the Indo-Pacific instead of the Middle East.
Australia Risks Losing Allies in Pacific Over Climate Policies
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Pacific Islands Forum ended with island leaders frustrated – and furious – over Australia's intransigence on coal.
Can the Philippines and Australia Elevate their Partnership to a Strategic Level?
By Mark Manantan
Human rights concerns may limit cooperation, but the cyber domain is an area for collaboration.
Japan Keen to Bolster Ties with Pacific Island States
By Grant Wyeth
The island states of the Pacific are pivotal to Japan’s free and open Indo-Pacific strategy.
Australia and ASEAN Push Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
By Grant Wyeth
This issue forms an important area where Australia is able to align its values to its broader interests in Southeast Asia.
Australia Addresses the Growing Threat of Returning Foreign Fighters
By Marcus Tantau
New laws allow the government to prevent Australians with suspected terrorism links from entering the country.
Hundreds of Refugees Protest Outside Australian Parliament
By Rod McGuirk
Australia’s policy toward refugees who arrive by boat once again comes under fire.