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Australia-Japan relations
October 25, 2022
What’s New in Australia and Japan’s Updated Joint Declaration of Security Cooperation?
By David Walton and Daisuke Akimoto
The document is a testament to the closer bilateral security relationship that has developed since the original declaration in 2007.
October 05, 2022
‘Condolence Diplomacy’ and Australia-Japan Relations
By Daisuke Akimoto
The Australia-Japan “special strategic partnership” was once again on display during former Prime Minister Abe’s funeral.
July 12, 2022
Abe Shinzo: Australia Has Lost Its ‘Best Friend’ in Asia
By David Walton and Daisuke Akimoto
Abe was the first Japanese prime minister to place a priority on ties with Canberra.
June 15, 2022
Japan, Australia to Expand Defense Ties, Citing Concerns About Regional Order
By Mari Yamaguchi
The two countries’ defense ministers pledged to boost ties, including working more closely in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
June 02, 2022
An Emerging Australia-Japan Hydrogen Supply Chain
By Daisuke Akimoto
The outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War reconfirmed Japan’s energy insecurity, but also highlighted the potential of Australia-Japan energy cooperation.
January 01, 2022
Australia’s Growing Ties With Northeast Asia
By Grant Wyeth
It is at the intersection of commercial and hard-security interests that Australia’s relationships with Japan and South Korea are finding their increasing health.
September 30, 2020
Another ‘Quad’ Ministerial in Early October 2020: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
A new Suga administration in Japan will host the second-ever Quad ministerial.
December 23, 2019
Japan Pins Energy Hopes on Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo has ambitions to become a hydrogen fueled society by 2050 and Australia is a key aspect of achieving that goal.
November 25, 2019
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.
July 03, 2019
Australia Unhappy About Japan’s Return to Whaling
By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo’s resumption of commercial whaling operations highlights a consistent point of tension with whale-loving Canberra.
January 23, 2018
Japan, Australia Step Up Defense Cooperation
By Thisanka Siripala
The two countries share similar regional visions on security and trade issues.
January 02, 2018
Will Australia and Japan Finally Conclude a Visiting Forces Agreement?
By Grant Wyeth
Discussions on a VFA have been taking place since 2014; the two sides are expected to sign the agreement soon.
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