Australia

Few people have heard of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation. That’s a shame.

Australia doesn’t have to choose between China and the U.S., Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop tells The Diplomat. And nor is conflict with China inevitable.

Last year was a mixed one for the Australian and Indian cricket teams. What does 2012 hold in store?

As many as 200 people may have been killed after a boat with people being smuggled capsizes off East Java.

Asia-Pacific nations need to stop seeing their foreign policy through the prism of U.S.-China balance.

Australia has done well out of the U.S.-led Pacific order. So how will it respond to a rising China?

The head of Football Federation Australia suggests the controversy over Qatar getting the World Cup isn’t over.

The meeting between Indian and Australian defense ministers suggests closer military ties are on the cards.

As the outlook over the euro darkens, governments in the Asia-Pacific are moving to limit the damage.

As the Durban conference on climate change continues, does the debate over a carbon tax in Australia offer any useful lessons for gathered delegates?

Talk of U.S.-India-Australia axis is undoubtedly prompted by China. But is there any substance behind it?

One of Australia’s top foreign policy commentators is skeptical about the U.S. base deal. It’s a much-needed debate.