The significance of Biden’s (almost) Papua New Guinea visit
SEAN JACOBS | The late US Secretary of State George Shultz noted that “diplomatic visits are an important expression of presidential priorities.” Despite… Read More
Feature series
The Pacific scorecard: How has Penny Wong fared in her first year as Foreign Minister?
TESS NEWTON CAIN | With Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the helm of foreign policy, the Albanese government has set a strong standard for… Read More
Divided Indian diaspora in Australia tops concerns for Narendra Modi visit
IAN HALL | Narendra Modi arrives this week for an official visit to Australia. When he first came to Australia in November 2014,… Read More
Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 24 May
TESS NEWTON CAIN | Modi in PNG to co-host FIPIC III Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Papua New Guinea to co-host the… Read More
Southeast Asia snapshot #50
SOVINDA PO | Cambodia hosts the 32nd Southeast Asian Games After more than 60 years, Cambodia is now hosting… Read More
Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 10 May
TESS NEWTON CAIN | US steps up Pacific engagement The USA continues to step up its Pacific engagement in its attempt to counter China’s influence… Read More
Southeast Asia snapshot #49
SOVINDA PO | Myanmar junta conducted an air strike on an anti-junta gathering On 11 April 2023, the Myanmar military conducted an air… Read More
Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 26 April
TESS NEWTON CAIN | UK Foreign Minister visits Pacific The UK Foreign Secretary, Hon James Cleverly, visited the Pacific islands region recently. He met… Read More
Not the Indo-Pacific: A Melanesian view on strategic competition
PATRICK KAIKU | Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare recently affirmed his country’s adherence to the “friend to all, enemy to none” foreign policy ideal. He,… Read More
Southeast Asia snapshot #48
SOVINDA PO | Myanmar military dissolved Aung San Suu Kyi’s party The military junta in Myanmar dissolved the former… Read More
