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Australia Faces New Tests in US Ties Under Trump’s Second Term
Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, Australia has been grappling with unpredictable shifts in its relationship to one of its...
Echoes of 1914: Lessons for East Asia from the Triple Entente
As the Indo-Pacific region becomes the epicenter of global strategic competition, the international community must confront a disquieting historical parallel. In the early 20th...
Japan and Australia Finalize $6.5 Billion Warship Agreement
SYDNEY/TOKYO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Japan clinched a landmark A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to build warships for Australia, marking Tokyo's most...
Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian march over Sydney Harbour Bridge
SYDNEY, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of demonstrators braved pouring rain to march across Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge on Sunday calling for...
Beyond the Boardroom: How Entertainment Culture Builds Soft Power Between Europe and Australia
European-Australian diplomatic relations primarily focus on political matters and defence treaties, and commercial agreements. Yet cultural exchange activities create more enduring goodwill and shared...
The End of Strategic Ambiguity: Australia’s ASEAN Moment and the Case for Ecological Sovereignty
Australia is approaching a moment of strategic reckoning in Asia. For years, it has maintained a posture of alliance loyalty to the United States...
The Coalition’s Great Green Blind Spot: A Missed Opportunity for Regional Leadership
The recent Australian election was more than a domestic political upset. It marked a decisive shift in the values of the electorate, and it...
Indonesia and Australia Reaffirm Shared Vision for Indo-Pacific Stability
In a timely demonstration of diplomatic alignment and regional prioritization, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a bilateral summit...
ASEANAUK: A New Trade Bloc on the Horizon?
In an era of shifting geopolitical alliances and rising economic uncertainty, smaller trade alliances can fulfil the gap, ensuring economic security and supply chain...
Ripple Effects of the China-Cook Islands Pact: Pacific Security & Indonesia’s Strategic Moves
Authors : Silvia Jultikasari Febrian & Afifah Azzahra*
In 2024, China and the Cook Islands signed a strategic agreement that shocked the international community. The...