What Mattered Most to China About Anthony Albanese’s Visit

During China Visit, Australia’s PM Calls for ‘Free and Unimpeded Trade’ to Resume

As Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese concluded his four-day visit to China, both countries agreed it was important to keep up the momentum in their steadily warming relations, while also expanding their areas of cooperation. Both sides emphasized the complementary nature of their economic ties and sounded optimistic about exploring new areas of cooperation in … Read more

Canada and New Zealand Need to Consider Joining Pillar 2 of AUKUS 

Canada and New Zealand Need to Consider Joining Pillar 2 of AUKUS 

Advertisement As the United States and Australia deepen ties with various Asian and Southeast Asian states, the issue of whether New Zealand or Canada should join the nascent AUKUS security arrangement becomes more pressing. Both states already share deep security relationships with Australia and the United States. These include the Five Eyes intelligence arrangement (which, … Read more

2 Years On, AUKUS Continues to Raise Questions

AUKUS, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific: Beyond Cyclical Perception Management?

Advertisement As the AUKUS security pact marks its second birthday on September 15, questions continue to surround the agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Taking stock of the first two years of AUKUS and its impacts entails a wide-ranging survey of developments from the halls of power in Washington D.C., London, … Read more