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The High Seas Treaty: A Tall Order for Implementation?
June 02, 2023

The High Seas Treaty: A Tall Order for Implementation?

By Troy Han
Unless countries remain committed to enforce adequate oversight and protection of the oceans that they depend on, it would be inconceivable for their blue economies to stay afloat.

New Caledonia’s FLNKS Still Seeking Independence
June 02, 2023

New Caledonia’s FLNKS Still Seeking Independence

By Dechlan Brennan
FLNKS says it is seeking advice from the International Court of Justice over the 2021 independence referendum, which the pro-independence party boycotted.
Australia’s Undeclared National Crisis: A Dire Lack of Affordable Housing
June 01, 2023

Australia’s Undeclared National Crisis: A Dire Lack of Affordable Housing

By Grant Wyeth
For Australia to be a country that truly values its security, it needs to offer its young, and not-so young, adults the conditions for them to thrive.

Albanese at the Modi Show: Blurring the Line Between Australian Diplomacy and Indian Domestic Politics
May 31, 2023

Albanese at the Modi Show: Blurring the Line Between Australian Diplomacy and Indian Domestic Politics

By Grant Wyeth
When Modi visit countries with significant Indian diasporas, he puts on a stadium performance which serves primarily domestic political aims. 

Australian General Says US Warned War Crime Allegations Could Prevent Work With Australia’s SAS
May 31, 2023

Australian General Says US Warned War Crime Allegations Could Prevent Work With Australia’s SAS

By Rod McGuirk
The warning came in the form of a letter from a defense attache “indicating that the release of the Brereton report and its findings may initiate Leahy Law considerations.”

The Case for ‘Kangaroo Diplomacy’ in Australia’s Relations With Vietnam
May 31, 2023

The Case for ‘Kangaroo Diplomacy’ in Australia’s Relations With Vietnam

By Hai Hong Nguyen
With the two nations expected to upgrade their relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" this year, Canberra has an obvious choice of "special envoy."

Australia’s Crackdown on Climate Activists 
May 27, 2023

Australia’s Crackdown on Climate Activists 

By Sophie McNeill
It is critically important for citizens to be able to express their concern about the climate emergency in whatever peaceful way they would like to do so.
In Victoria, First Peoples’ Assembly Moves Toward Treaty
May 24, 2023

In Victoria, First Peoples’ Assembly Moves Toward Treaty

By Dechlan Brennan
Inaugural Co-Chair of the Assembly and Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation Marcus Stewart said that the Victoria government can see that a “long-term commitment” for the treaty process is needed. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Cheered by 20,000 Fans at Sydney Stadium
May 24, 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Cheered by 20,000 Fans at Sydney Stadium

By Rick Rycroft and Rod McGuirk
Modi is the only leader of the Quad nations to continue with his visit to Australia after U.S. President Joe Biden pulled out of a planned meeting in Sydney.

How Successful Was Chris Hipkins’ Trip to Papua New Guinea?
May 23, 2023

How Successful Was Chris Hipkins’ Trip to Papua New Guinea?

By Geoffrey Miller
The New Zealand prime minister's trip included meetings not only with Papua New Guinea PM Marape, but with India's PM Modi and the U.S. secretary of state.

Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands
May 23, 2023

Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands

By Nick Perry and Shannon Tiezzi
President Biden had to cancel his trip to the Pacific Island country, so Secretary of State Blinken oversaw the signing of new deals with Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, and Palau.
Australia to Provide Surveillance Drones to Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions
May 18, 2023

Australia to Provide Surveillance Drones to Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Jim Gomez
Canberra is also considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.

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