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Australia-Japan relations

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.

January 18, 2017
Why the New Japan-Australia Military Pact Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the signing of a new defense pact.

September 30, 2016
What Should Australia Be Doing in the East China Sea?
By Nick Derewlany
Australia, with close ties to both China and Japan, should help encourage responsible diplomacy.

April 30, 2016
Australia-Japan Defense Ties Are Deeper Than a Sunken Submarine Bid
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the outcome is a missed opportunity, it’s worth remembering that bilateral ties are much more than a single deal.
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