Region
Oceania
Japan and Great Power Competition in the Pacific
By YATSUZUKA Masaaki
New developments in Japanese security involvement in Pacific Island countries.
AUKUS or Not, New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Is Being Remade
By Geoffrey Miller
The AUKUS debate is incredibly important. But a reshaping of New Zealand’s foreign policy is already happening in other ways.
The Importance of America’s Pacific Family
By Cleo Paskal
Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are the United States’ closest allies. And they’re essential for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Australia’s Opportunity to Deepen Ties With Bangladesh
By Grant Wyeth
For Australia, building a fruitful and productive relationship with Bangladesh means taking the Rohingya refugee crisis seriously.
China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve
By Zen Soo and Keiran Smith
China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia's support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19.
Does Urban Design Matter for International Engagement?
By Grant Wyeth
Good design is a decentralized mechanism for international engagement. It is a soft power tool that can produce expanding effects.
Australia’s Smart Investment in Its Naval Fleet
By Wilson Beaver and Maria Victoria Almeida Vazquez
The country's new defense plans will only work if adequately funded, and if Australian policymakers can avoid the spending decision mistakes other nations have made.
$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines
By Keiran Smith
The announcement came a day after the two countries signed a defense and security pact.
America’s Human Experiments in the Marshall Islands Demand Justice
By Camilla Pohle
After a major nuclear test seven decades ago, the U.S. government began secretly studying the Marshallese people like “mice.” The country has never healed.
How Feasible Is Nuclear Power for Australia?
By Alan Finkel
Nuclear power is a credible source of abundant zero-emissions electricity, but it would take 20 years to commence operations from a standing start in Australia.
New Zealand’s India Outreach: Opportunities and Obstacles
By Neel Vanvari
Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ recent visit to New Delhi was a strong indication that New Zealand has turned a page in its interactions with India.
A Serious Question: Can Australia Trust the United States?
By Grant Wyeth
Asking the question isn’t a sign of betrayal. It's indicative of an emotionally mature country that thinks seriously about its strategic circumstances.