TPP members seen opening door to Britain
Britain will join the framework following domestic procedures at signatory countries, becoming the first to join the pact since it came into force in 2018.
Deciphering the Indo-Pacific focus
A certain power's move to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific region has triggered a flurry of diplomatic moves. A commensurate response is needed and the routes to do this…
PNG minister’s visit a sign of Pacific’s growing importance
Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko's visit to Indonesia comes as the importance of the Indo-Pacific region has grown, amid US-China rivalry.
Japan and Cook Islands Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Meeting
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi conveyed his intention to promote cooperation with the Pacific Islands region based on a new action plan.
Nuclearising the Indo-Pacific
Granted it’s not a nuclear weapon, but acquiring the nuclear technology to build the submarines takes Australia a step closer to becoming a nuclear power, says the paper.
Kishida to Expand ODA in Move Toward Free and Open Indo-Pacific
The official development assistance (ODA) will be to developing and emerging economies in the Global South as part of Japan's new plan to promote the vision of a free and open…
Australia gives Philippine military chief heads up on nuclear submarine deal
The call was made ahead of the launch of the submarine deal in San Diego, California in a ceremony led by the leaders of the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.
AUKUS nuclear submarine ‘cooperation’ reckless acceleration on a dangerous road: China Daily editorial
China Daily said the move overlooks concerns expressed by the international community about the danger of nuclear proliferation.
Russia says West readying for ‘years of confrontation’ in Asia
The Kremlin also said that the Aukus agreement between Australia, Britain and the US to supply Canberra with nuclear-powered submarines would require international oversight.
Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected
The last update two years ago was billed as the most comprehensive since the Cold War era, and crafted as London recalibrated its post-Brexit foreign policy.