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Is Canada back on the world stage — or irrelevant?

“Canada is back,” Justin Trudeau proclaimed triumphantly just after being elected prime minister in 2015. The insinuation was that his predecessor, Stephen Harper, had withdrawn Canada from its traditional role in the world and the Liberals would restore our rightful place of leadership in the global firmament.

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ASEAN chair Indonesia to intensify talks on code for South China Sea

Indonesia plans to intensify talks with China and other Southeast Asian countries to finalise a code of conduct (COC) for the disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister said on Saturday, amid escalating tensions in the strategic waterway.

Reuters

US secures key military deal with the Philippines to counter Beijing’s growing regional influence

The Philippines signed an agreement with the United States on Thursday that will allow American soldiers free access to four of its new military bases at a time of growing unease in the Indo-Pacific region over China's burgeoning influence.

France 24

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ASEAN foreign ministers meet under shadow of Myanmar crisis

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in Indonesia for talks bound to be dominated by the deteriorating situation in Myanmar despite an agenda focused on food and energy security and cooperation in finance and health

The Independent UK

How the US is boosting military alliances to counter China

The U.S. is expanding it military presence in Asia, in a string of moves aimed at countering Beijing and reassuring Indo-Pacific allies that America will stand with them against threats from China and North Korea

The Independent UK

No tension between UK and Australia on colonial past, says Foreign Secretary

James Cleverly was speaking after Australia’s foreign minister had urged Britain to confront its ‘uncomfortable’ history in the Indo-Pacific.

The Independent UK

NATO chief stresses importance of Indo-Pacific partners amid security tensions

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday stressed the importance of NATO's working closely with partners in the Indo-Pacific, saying Europe could not ignore what happens in East Asia because the global security is interconnected.

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Cleverly calls UK and Australia ‘best of mates’ ahead of defence and trade talks

UK and Australian foreign and defence ministers will travel to Salisbury Plain to watch their troops jointly train Ukrainian armed forces.

The Independent UK

Wong urges UK to confront 'uncomfortable' colonial past

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has highlighted the links between Australia and the UK while pointing to the countries' chequered histories in the Pacific.

AAP

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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"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.

Reuters

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.

Reuters

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.

Newcastle Herald

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.

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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?

Bangkok Post

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…

Bangkok Post

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.

Reuters

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).

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