Australia’s defence strategic update: It’s all about China
Driven by deepening worries over China’s growing assertiveness, Australia is rethinking its defence strategy, force structure and posture. This has implications for many others. Read More
China
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Significant outcomes from AUSMIN 2020, another diplomatic stoush between the US and China, update on the China-India standoff and significance for Australia. Read More
Payne and Reynolds leave Washington with key ‘wins’—and room to disagree with US on China
Rowan Callick says the Australian team went to 'unusual lengths' to participate in this week’s annual Australia-US ministerial (AUSMIN) talks in Washington. Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 29 July
In this week’s Pacific bulletin, Tess Newton Cain looks at the rise of COVID-19 numbers in PNG, Vanuatu celebrates 40 years of independence, Pacific voices address the UN Security Council, Solomon Islands maintains commitment to Pacific Games, and Tonga seeks debt relief from China. Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 22 July
In this week’s Pacific bulletin, Tess Newton Cain looks at COVID-19 update, unemployment support progress in the northern Pacific, PNG supports China in UN vote, Fiji Budget handed down and pardons in Vanuatu. Read More
Potential North Korean narrative shift and the Chinese precedent
Griffith Asia Institute Adjunct Fellow, Andray Abrahamian co-authored and article with Rose Adams that draws comparisons between China-US rapprochement as a precedent of potential DPNK-US relations. Read More
PNG’s peril is Beijing’s chance
Papua New Guinea was the only Pacific country to back China’s harsh security legislation for Hong Kong. Rowan Callick suggests PNG's declining economy may be pushing them closer to Beijing. Read More
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‘Australia has to act; we have to build the region and the world we want. If we don’t, others will do it for us. And… Read More
China, if you think everyone’s against you, it’s time to reflect
Beijing’s foreign policy has to take into account challenges from both nuclear-armed neighbours and strategic competitors. But it’s time for self reflection on whether ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy is the best response, says Kai He Read More
How shared distrust of China Is fueling closer India-Australia relations
Professor Ian Hall, Griffith Asia Institute shares insights on the strengthening of India-Australia Relations Read More
