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Massive US-led naval exercises in Hawaii and Pacific islands reflect over a century of colonial exploitation of the region

Since the last week in June, navies and naval assets from 29 countries have been taking part the world’s largest naval exercises. The US-led Rimpac 2024 (Exercise Rim of the Pacific), the 29th such exercise to be held since 1971, claims to promote “a free and open Indo-Pacific”. But many…

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French air force mission makes stopover in Indonesia to boost security ties

France’s air force has made a stopover in Indonesia’s capital, part of a visit to Southeast Asia that’s meant to display French commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing Chinese maritime activity there

The Independent UK

Japan hosts Pacific Island leaders summit to firm cooperation amid growing China influence in region

Japan is hosting a summit with leaders from more than a dozen Pacific island nations, seeking to deepen cooperation and increased support for a rules-based free and open Indo-Pacific

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Australia to beam TV shows and bolster news in Pacific

Australian TV shows will screen in the Indo-Pacific where local organisations will receive funding for news in a Commonwealth strategy aimed at deepening ties.

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Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer

Four Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit have issued a joint statement to “strongly condemn the illicit military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea

The Independent UK

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership

New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders or their deputies to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe and the Western Hemisphere

The Independent UK

NATO Deepens Ties With Indo-Pacific Partners Amid Global Challenges

NATO strengthens ties with Indo-Pacific partners to address global security challenges amidst rising tensions with Russia and China.

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Pink dolphins spotted with baby from completely different species in 'mystery' encounter

Researchers snapped a photo of a baby Irrawaddy dolphin in a group of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins swimming off the coast of Cambodia.

LiveScience

Could a green investment deal help Indonesia and Australia overcome their past tensions?

Australia and Indonesia have long had an uneasy relationship, over issues ranging from Timor-Leste’s independence to asylum seekers and bans on live cattle export to the aftermath of the Bali bombings.

The Conversation

Asia-Pacific Security Forum Addresses US-China Tensions

Annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore addresses US-China tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on security challenges and efforts to reduce tensions.

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World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions between China and the US as backdrop

Top defense officials, government leaders and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia’s premier security forum this weekend, which comes at a time of increasing tension between the United States and China, as both look to win new influence and allies as they press competing agendas…

The Independent UK

U.K. leverages logistics support agreement to expand maritime cooperation with India

The U.K. is leveraging a logistics support agreement signed with India to expand military to military engagements, especially in the maritime domain, as it also looks to augment its capability and deployments in the Indo-Pacific

The Hindu

The paradox of India’s global rise, its regional decline

One of the deeply perplexing paradoxes of contemporary Indian foreign policy is that a globally rising India is also a regionally declining power

The Hindu

Australia And India Bilateral Relationship Strengthened In Recent Years

Australia and India are enhancing economic and military ties amidst espionage concerns, reflecting evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.

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South Korea Confirms Talks On AUKUS Pact With Allies

South Korea engages in talks with AUKUS partners to enhance regional security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

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US Confident In Meeting New AUKUS Exemptions Deadline

US confident in meeting deadline for UK and Australia exemptions under AUKUS agreement, enhancing defense cooperation in Indo-Pacific.

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House Passes Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Bill With Overwhelming Bipartisan Support

The House of Representatives passed the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental bill with bipartisan support, allocating funds for countering China and supporti...

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US To Reduce Licensing For UK, Boost AUKUS Partnership

US reduces licensing requirements for the UK to strengthen AUKUS defense alliance and counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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National Defence Strategy eyes Hunter as Indo-Pacific industry hub in $50 billion military spend

Hunter defence industry has been turbo charged by the first National Defence Strategy.

The Hindu

UK ships in Chennai mark growing defence ties between the two countries

UK ships RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay visit Chennai, strengthening UK-India defense partnership and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

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White House rattles its saber with warnings to Iran, China about attacking US allies - Roll Call

The White House has been rattling the U.S. saber this week, warning of a “very credible threat” to Israel from Iran.

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Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan 'ironclad' amid China tensions

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US defence commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.

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Bipartisan US Bill Allocates .5B For Philippines Defense

Bipartisan bill in US Congress proposes .5 billion for Philippines defense to address Indo-Pacific security challenges.

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China Warns US Comments On Taiwan And AUKUS

China criticizes US over Taiwan stance and AUKUS pact, warning of consequences. Tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Australia Downplays Japan's Role In AUKUS Defense Pact

Australia clarifies Japan's exclusion from AUKUS defense pact amid Indo-Pacific security challenges.

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