Australia on Friday kicked off a large-scale joint military exercise with 16 allied nations, including Germany, amid growing concern over China’s military threat surrounding Taiwan. The biennial Pitch Black military exercise, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, involves over 100 aircraft and 2,500 personnel. The drill spans the Northern Territory and Queensland through Sept….
Australia-Led Air Combat Exercise Kicks-Off With Participation From 16 Nations, Including Germany
August 20, 2022
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Canada Urged to Strengthen Ties With India, Improve Indo-Pacific Standing
News Analysis The Indo-Pacific is of growing consequence for the democratic free world, but a damning conclusion from pundits is that Canada has neglected the region and become less well-regarded by its countries. In particular, business leaders and foreign policy experts urge Canada to do more to strengthen ties with India, a major player there,…
The South Pacific: A War to Start All Wars?
Commentary China has intensified its strategic onslaught into the South Pacific since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022. Despite the theoretical strategic advantage of the AUKUS alliance of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, momentum in the Indo-Pacific has begun to move in favor of Beijing and away from Washington…
Allies ‘Essential’ to US Indo-Pacific Strategy: Rep. Houlahan
July 12, 2022
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The United States needs to improve its relationship with allies and partners to adequately compete with China in the Indo-Pacific, according to one Congressmember. “We need to be doing a better job, in my opinion, on our alliances and relationships in Asia in the [Indo-Pacific] area,” said Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) during a conversation at…
Macron Pulls the Indo-Pacific Closer to Paris With New Ministerial Appointment
July 12, 2022
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French President Emmanuel Macron has moved to pull the French Indo-Pacific closer to Paris with the appointment of Sonia Backès, president of New Caledonia’s Southern Province, to his enlarged 42-member government. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne officially appointed Backès to the post of secretary of citizenship in the Interior Ministry on July 5, reported RNZ. This is…
New Zealand and UK PMs Strengthen Ties and Announce Working Holiday Visa Changes
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street on Friday to strengthen ties and promote common interests in the Indo-Pacific. The prime ministers agreed to improve trade and travel mobility through the recently settled free trade agreement (FTA) and changes to visa schemes for young people. “I am…
Will China Surpass US Military Power in Asia?
What’s the biggest threat to North America and Europe? The U.S. says it’s China. But the world’s biggest military alliance gives a different answer. As Beijing rapidly expands its military, could the power balance in Asia shift towards China? That’s as questions rise over whether Washington’s aid to Ukraine will impact its commitment to Taiwan….
US Indo–Pacific Chief Sees Largest Military Buildup in Chinese Army’s History
China’s army is undergoing the largest buildup in the Chinese regime’s history since World War II, according to Adm. John Aquilino, commander of the U.S. Indo–Pacific Command. Aquilino made the comment in a conversation hosted by the research institute the Foundation for Defense of Democracies on June 24 (pdf). The buildup encompasses all army domains and capabilities,…
Australia’s Defence Minister Visits India to Strengthen Defence Ties
June 21, 2022
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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday arrived in India to hold a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart in a bid to bolster defence ties. In a post on Twitter on Tuesday, Marles praised India as a “top-tier partner” and a “close friend” to Australia. “I look forward to advancing our ongoing defence engagement…
Trilateral Relations Between US, Japan, South Korea Improve Amid Growing Beijing Threat in Indo-Pacific
June 17, 2022
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New Analysis The defense chiefs of the United States, Japan, and South reached a consensus in Singapore on June 11 to deepen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. At the trilateral meeting, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi, and South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup also unanimously opposed any unilateral actions…
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