Australia

The global pandemic and the absence of international leadership in addressing it give Canberra and Seoul a chance to shine together. 

The Ruby Princess has been linked to 19 deaths in Australia and two in the United States. 

Australia dropped five points in the latest index as national security laws and loss of independence both chip away at journalism in the country.

Advantageous geography, a unified response, and public trust in institutions have bolstered Australia’s fight against the coronavirus.

It is clear that right-wing terrorism – much like its Islamist counterpart – has now become a transnational phenomenon.

The Quad Plus may actually jeopardize what, in recent years, has become the Quad’s primary mission long-term: signalling unified resolve to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.

After the pandemic, will Canberra return to accepting immigrants? It will need them.

The Pacific’s lucrative tourism industry could collapse amid the lockdown on international travel.

It’s been a year since the signing of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA); the global pandemic could delay the next critical steps.

After 18 years of war, Australian troops will withdraw from Afghanistan amid a hoped-for peace.

Australian media organizations face mounting financial pressure.

Australia’s far-right have been growing undetected by authorities, but ASIO now warns of “probable” terror attack.