Australia-Japan relations

The outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War reconfirmed Japan’s energy insecurity, but also highlighted the potential of Australia-Japan energy cooperation.

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.

A new Suga administration in Japan will host the second-ever Quad ministerial.

Tokyo has ambitions to become a hydrogen fueled society by 2050 and Australia is a key aspect of achieving that goal.

Tokyo and Canberra now see each other as their most important -- and most reliable -- security partner after their respective alliances with the United States.

Tokyo’s resumption of commercial whaling operations highlights a consistent point of tension with whale-loving Canberra.

The two countries share similar regional visions on security and trade issues.

Discussions on a VFA have been taking place since 2014; the two sides are expected to sign the agreement soon.

A closer look at the significance of the signing of a new defense pact.

Australia, with close ties to both China and Japan, should help encourage responsible diplomacy.

While the outcome is a missed opportunity, it’s worth remembering that bilateral ties are much more than a single deal.