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Australia, US Pledge $580 Million to Boost Pacific Support Against China
Australia and the United States have announced a combined $580 million in funding for Pacific Island nations, highlighting growing competition with China for influence...
Canberra’s Strategic Rise in Oceania
The Asia Pacific’s geopolitical balance is under change. While the U.S. remains the main architect of the plan, it is Australia that is becoming...
Australia Expands Export Finance Agency for Critical Minerals
Australia is expanding its government backed export finance agency as it prepares to launch a A$1.2 billion strategic critical minerals reserve, reinforcing its role...
Australia and India seal uranium export agreement
Australia and India reached an agreement on Thursday to allow Australian uranium exports for India's civilian nuclear energy programme, marking a significant step in...
Australia, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties After China Missile Test
Strategic competition in the Pacific has intensified in recent years as China expands its diplomatic, economic and security presence across island nations traditionally regarded...
Australia, Fiji Sign Defence Alliance Amid China Influence Concerns
Australia and Fiji signed a landmark defence alliance on Monday that commits both countries to come to each other's aid if either is attacked,...
China’s Limited Role at Shangri La Dialogue Seen as Missed Opportunity
China’s decision to send a largely academic delegation instead of senior defence leadership to the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore has been described by...
Second Group of Australia-Linked Islamic State Returnees Arrive from Syria Amid Security Scrutiny
A second group of Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State militant group has returned from Syria, reigniting debate over security risks...
Quad Pushes to Tackle Global Connectivity Choke Points Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions
Foreign ministers from the Quad nations Australia, India, Japan and the United States met on Tuesday with a renewed focus on strengthening supply chains,...
Australia AI Budget Push Faces Questions Over Startup Incentives and Real Productivity Gains
The latest federal budget in Australia has once again highlighted artificial intelligence as a key driver of future productivity growth. However, experts argue that...