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France and Australia mend fences to relaunch era of defence ties

A deal to send ammunition to Ukraine announced by France and Australia appears to have set in motion a new era of defence cooperation that aims to finally mend the relations between the two Indo-Pacific neighbours that were badly fractured by a row over submarines.

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All countries must help prevent ‘catastrophic’ war amid China-US tensions, Australian minister says

In a speech in London, Penny Wong calls on nations to examine how they use power and networks to avoid conflict

The Guardian - AU

Indo-Pacific security high on the agenda as Australian ministers visit Paris, London

Australia's defence and foreign ministers have announced they aim to deepen security ties with France and Britain during visits to Europe this week, flagging the Indo-Pacific as a key area of focus.

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Chairing ASEAN: what does it mean for Indonesia in 2023?

Despite many obstacles and challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and global recession, host nation Indonesia managed to ensure that the high-level conference held in Bali on November 15-16 2022 produced a joint declaration, known as the G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration. It shows how Indonesia, under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, has…

The Conversation

Senior Australian ministers to visit France, Britain to boost ties

Australia's defence and foreign ministers on Sunday said they aimed to deepen security ties with France and Britain during visits to Europe this week, flagging the Indo-Pacific as a key area of focus.

Reuters

"Ironclad" U.S.-Philippines alliance important to regional stability - U.S. official

An "ironclad" alliance between the Philippines and United States has helped ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and Washington is committed to its obligations to Manila under a mutual defence treaty, a top U.S. official said on Friday.

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Japan to roll out plans to back Ukraine at 'appropriate time', U.S. official says

Japan is engaged deeply on issues in Ukraine and is expected to roll out plans at the "appropriate time" to support Kyiv against Russia's invasion, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday.

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Biden, Kishida held 'very productive' talks on China export controls

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held "very productive" talks last week on semiconductor-related export controls on China, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday.

Reuters

20 jobs as Williamtown wins $1.6 million strike fighter contract

Australia expects to have 72 F-35s operational by the end of this year.

Newcastle Herald

Kishida-Biden summit makes show of unity in confronting China

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed their nations' desire to enhance cooperation to realize the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, showing a united front toward China.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

G7 chair Japan to focus on Ukraine, E. Asian security

Now that the international order has been shaken by Russia's aggression against Ukraine and China's military rise, how will Japan demonstrate the shared values and unity of the G7?

The Japan News/Yomiuri

NZ gives Indo-Pacific 'advice' for global dilemmas

The chief executive of New Zealand's Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) has given some advice to small countries in the Indo-Pacific region on how best to deal with global challenges and issues.

Bangkok Post

Asean's international status is rising

It might sound pompous to keep stating the strategic importance of Southeast Asia over the past year due mainly to the three heavy-weight summits held in the neighbourhood. Historically speaking, it has always been this way since the colonial period when European powers gobbled up land, suppressed local people, and…

Bangkok Post

South Korea's Indo-Pacific policy

President Yoon Suk-yeol announced the Republic of Korea's Strategy for a Free, Peaceful, and Prosperous Indo-Pacific Region (hereafter Indo-Pacific Strategy), and Korea-Asean Solidarity Initiative (KASI) at the Asean-Korea Summit held in November in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. His core message at the summit was simple: Korea aims to upgrade and elevate…

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Indo-Pacific economic talks begin

Japan, the United States, Australia and other nations on Saturday opened their first in-person round of negotiations aimed at setting economic rules and standards in the Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing clout in the region.

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Taiwan pledges deeper Japan security cooperation as senior lawmaker visits

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen pledged on Saturday to deepen security cooperation with Japan to ensure freedom in the Indo-Pacific, during a meeting with a senior member of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

The Conversation

What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, about to be negotiated in Brisbane?

Australia is about to play host to negotiators from 14 countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) over six days in Brisbane from Saturday.

Reuters

U.S. says China seeks stabilized relations with Washington, in short term

China wants stabilized relations with the United States in the short term as it faces domestic economic challenges and push back in Asia to its assertive diplomacy, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday.

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Australian minister urges greater U.S. economic engagement with Indo-Pacific

Australia's Foreign Minister on Wednesday praised Washington's commitment to Indo-Pacific security but said its departure from a regional trade pact was still being felt and that enhanced U.S. economic engagement with the region should be a priority.

ABC News

Netflix's Ancient Apocalypse series uses 'racist ideologies' to rewrite Indo-Pacific history, experts say

Experts on Pacific history hit out at a popular new series on Netflix which they say is founded on "racist ideologies".

Tribune News Service

Pentagon warns China on Asia-Pacific: US will keep war-fighting edge

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the U.S. is building a more lethal force posture in the Indo-Pacific as part of efforts to make sure China doesn’t dominate the region the way it intends to.

AAP

Marles, Wong to visit United States, Japan

The deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister will head overseas to boost peace in the Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns over Chinese influence.

Reuters

Australia's PM says he's not in group of Australian MPs to visit Taiwan

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday he would not be part of a group of federal politicians set to travel to Taiwan for a reported five-day visit aimed at conveying Australia's wish to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific.

The Guardian - AU

Australian defence chief warns of rise in ‘grey-zone activities’ in Indo-Pacific region amid China tensions

Gen Angus Campbell declares Australia and Japan are bound together by ‘increasingly shared strategic challenges’

The Conversation

Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy: The same old starry-eyed thinking about Asian trade

Canada’s new Indo-Pacific strategy, announced with much fanfare by Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, marks a welcome return of common sense in place of the illusions that have dominated Canada’s approach to Asia for the past quarter-century.

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