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Indo-Pacific alphabet soup needs beefing up

In May, US President Joe Biden visited South Korea and Japan with the aim of reaffirming America's commitment to the Asia-Pacific region after the uncertainties and doubts generated by Donald Trump's presidency. In Tokyo, Mr Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (Ipef) and participated in a summit of…

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2022

India has really helped us during this crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka’s new PM sounds surprisingly upbeat in possibly the toughest assignment of his long political career

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2022

Is the war in Ukraine creating a new world order?

Cold War alliances are being strengthened while the classic foes of the "free West" are forging stronger links at a moment when France is exiting the helm of the EU.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 18, 2022

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US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to oppose China

The US sought to bolster its support in Asia this weekend by reassuring nations they don’t need to join a coalition against China, drawing a stark contrast with Beijing’s threats to defend its interests with military force.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

China continues to ‘harden its position’ along border with India: U.S. Defence Secretary

“We believe that India’s growing military capability and technological prowess can be a stabilising force in the region,” says Lloyd Austin

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2022

Project to track small fishing vessels pending since 26/11

Despite trials being conducted, efforts to install the satellite-based Vehicle Monitoring System remain stuck, say officials

The Hindu · Jun 5, 2022

The Quad: US efforts to counter China's influence in Asia mark a new era of micro alliances

US president Joe Biden recently visited Asia in an effort to strengthen relationships in the region, most notably meeting with leaders of the “Quad” alliance of America, Japan, India and Australia. This group of like-minded states represents a 21st-century diplomatic mechanism which is growing in importance in lieu of an…

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2022

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Australia PM Albanese appoints record number of women to diverse cabinet

Australia's new federal ministry was sworn into office on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointing a record number of women to a diverse cabinet team that includes religious minorities and Indigenous Aboriginals.

Reuters · Jun 1, 2022

Moving to strengthen ties with Pacific isles

The United States and Australia are moving to counter China's active engagement with South Pacific island nations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 31, 2022

Australia's centre-left Labor party to govern outright - media

Australia's centre-left Labor party has secured enough seats in the lower house of parliament to govern in its own right, media reported on Tuesday, allowing it to form government without the support of independents or minor parties.

Reuters · May 31, 2022

How Japan, U.S. will lead amid global disarray / Tokyo helps connect democracies amid threat to international order

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has wrapped up a busy few days for Japanese diplomacy. Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden, who was on an official trip to Asia, and hosted a Quad summit with Biden and the leaders of Australia and India. These meetings came as the international order…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 30, 2022

Biden needs to do better in Asia

When Joe Biden arrived in Asia last week for the first visit to the region of his presidency, he aimed to pick up where his predecessor left off. Landing in South Korea on May 20 as events in North Korea and the Ukraine crisis loomed large, Mr Biden then travelled…

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2022

Deepening strategic commitment

China is not only the glue that holds the Quad together; it is also the fuel that may drive the grouping’s inner consolidation

The Hindu · May 29, 2022

Quad launches ‘anti-China’ maritime surveillance plan

Quad’s initiative is designed to enable Indo-Pacific nations to track illegal fishing and incursions by Chinese vessels.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2022

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 27, 2022

How Japan, U.S. will lead amid global disarray / Defense budget boost becomes Kishida's 'international pledge'

The Conversation · May 26, 2022

Laggard to leader? Labor could repair Australia’s tattered reputation on climate change, if it gets these things right

For much of the past three decades, Australia has been viewed internationally as a laggard on climate change – and with good reason.

The Hindu · May 26, 2022

Security in friendship

The Quad can help reshape economic alliances and regional security architecture

Reuters · May 26, 2022

Australia's new PM shifts focus to domestic woes after Quad trip

New prime minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday Australia faces significant economic headwinds, turning his attention to domestic affairs after a first few days in office dominated by international security.

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The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022

Five things we learned about China’s ambitions for the Pacific from the leaked deal

The draft communique reveals the ambitious scope of Beijing’s intent in the Pacific and a coherent desire from China to seek to shape the regional order

Benzinga · May 25, 2022

Japan Flags 'Grave Concerns' As Russia, China Jets Fly Near Tokyo Amid Quad Meeting

Russian and Chinese jets flew near Tokyo as leaders from the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia met for the Quad bloc summit in Asia.

The Hindu · May 25, 2022

Video | QUAD Fellowship: Who can apply

In September, 2021, Quad partner countries Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announced the QUAD Fellowship — a first-of-its-kind scholarship programme designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists

ABC News · May 25, 2022

New Foreign Minister Penny Wong to visit Fiji tomorrow after returning from Quad meeting

Penny Wong's first solo trip as Foreign Minister coincides with the beginning of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's whirlwind Pacific tour.

The Conversation · May 24, 2022

New Zealand has just joined an overtly anti-China alliance – are the economic risks worth it?

The uncertainty over whether Jacinda Ardern might land a White House meeting and photo opportunity with US President Joe Biden was perhaps fitting, given the lack of clarity about one of their main topics of discussion.

The New Daily · May 24, 2022

Tokyo shift: Albanese signals new foreign policy focus

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has named climate change a major regional security issue as he signals a strategic policy shift at the Quad leaders meeting.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Japan scrambles jets as warplanes from Russia and China approach airspace during Quad summit

Japan says Chinese bombers met Russian bombers and ‘made a joint flight to the East China Sea’

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