A Defence Treaty With PNG Might Seem Like A 'Win' For Australia. But There Are 4 Crucial Questions To Answer
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a ...
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Riots, reforms and resilience in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea surfed a sea of crises in 2024, including riots, increased violence, political instability and a flailing economy. While these challenges will continue to plague Papua New Guinea in ...
Like Trump, Australia attaches strings to helping small nations, but it’s a tangle
Australia is tying its Pacific aid to security deals that attempt to lock out China. But in diplomacy, politics trumps policy.
Australia’s aping Trump to foil China in the Pacific. But will it work?
Australia is tying its Pacific aid to security deals that attempt to lock out China. But in diplomacy, politics trumps policy.
Foreign Affairs2d
China Doesn’t Want to Lead an Axis
China and Russia’s 2022 proclamation of a “no limits” partnership with “no ‘forbidden’ areas” has had a far-reaching effect.
IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan
The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan ...
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Australia, PNG open negotiations on defense treaty
CANBERRA -- Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles met with his Papua New Guinea (PNG) counterpart Billy Joseph in ...
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PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length
Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a ...
Apple unveils iPhone 16e — a lower-cost addition to iPhone 16 lineup
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
The Diplomat2d
Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security
Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.
Australian Institute of International Affairs6d
Why Australia Should be Watching New Zealand and Cook Islands Closely
The news that Cook Islands will sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with China has attracted significant attention.