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Australia’s Growing Defense Focus on the Northern Territory
March 04, 2023

Australia’s Growing Defense Focus on the Northern Territory

By John Garrick and Michael Hatherell
As Australia’s military ties with the U.S. deepen, the Top End becomes even more vital to Australian security.

Australia Plays Down US B-52 Bomber Plan Condemned by China
November 03, 2022

Australia Plays Down US B-52 Bomber Plan Condemned by China

By Rod McGuirk
Defense Minister Richard Marles said “everyone needs to take a deep breath” after China condemned U.S. plans to deploy up to six of the long-range bombers in Australia.
Opinion Poll Reveals Australian Public’s Collapsing Trust in China
June 29, 2022

Opinion Poll Reveals Australian Public’s Collapsing Trust in China

By Sebastian Strangio
The latest Lowy Institute public opinion survey found that the public feels less safe in 2022, due to China's growing power and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Deal: Unanswered Questions for Australia
September 22, 2021

The AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Deal: Unanswered Questions for Australia

By Michael Clarke
From specific details of the submarines to the larger implications for Australia’s military and regional strategy, there are lots of question marks.

Beyond Alliance Repair: Biden Must Do More in the Indo-Pacific
September 13, 2021

Beyond Alliance Repair: Biden Must Do More in the Indo-Pacific

By Ashley Townshend and Tom Corben
Washington must sharpen its focus on strengthening the regional order-defending agendas of its Indo-Pacific alliances.

The ANZUS Treaty at 70
August 25, 2021

The ANZUS Treaty at 70

By Patricia O’Brien
As their alliance turns 70, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. now face different challenges from China.

The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances
October 01, 2020

The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances

By Abraham M. Denmark and Shihoko Goto
U.S. alliances have been tested under the Trump administration – but have also proven more durable than many expected.
Australia Abandons Its Neutrality on the South China Sea Maritime Disputes
July 27, 2020

Australia Abandons Its Neutrality on the South China Sea Maritime Disputes

By Carl Thayer
Australia has aligned itself with the United States in supporting UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling.

Australia Consolidates Hardened US Position on the South China Sea
July 27, 2020

Australia Consolidates Hardened US Position on the South China Sea

By Grant Wyeth
Australia is supporting its ally, but it still has serious reservations about the Trump administration's chaotic approach to China.

The US-Australia Alliance and Deterrence in the Pacific Islands Region
April 21, 2020

The US-Australia Alliance and Deterrence in the Pacific Islands Region

By Tom Corben
The Pacific Islands region has traditionally been peripheral to alliance deterrence discussions. That’s beginning to change.

Australia to Join US, UK, and Bahrain in Patrolling Strait of Hormuz
August 22, 2019

Australia to Join US, UK, and Bahrain in Patrolling Strait of Hormuz

By Joshua Mcdonald
Security experts argue Australia should be prioritizing its efforts in the Indo-Pacific instead of the Middle East.
Australia’s Role in a New Korean War
November 15, 2017

Australia’s Role in a New Korean War

By Rowan Allport
What role would Australia's military play if a Second Korean War broke out?

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