TOKYO—With eyes on an increasingly assertive China, “Quad” leaders from the Indo-Pacific nations of the United States, Japan, India, and Australia met on Tuesday morning to discuss cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The four Indo-Pacific leaders vowed to stand together for a free and open region at the start of talks, vowing also to work…
Eyes on China as Quad Leaders Vow to Stand Together for Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Biden Says US Will Defend Taiwan; Taiwan’s Canceled Arms Purchase—With John Mills
May 23, 2022
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President Joe Biden makes his first Asia trip, with the goal of targeting China. He said the United States will defend Taiwan, but the White House walks it back. What is China’s response? I then speak with John Mills about his concerns that the United States may be forcing Taiwan into a bad position, related to…
Australia’s New Government Pledges to Remain Strong on China
May 23, 2022
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Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the country’s relationship with China will remain difficult, in his first press conference at Parliament House after assuming office. When asked if he saw his government’s election as a pathway to diffuse the tensions in the Sino-Australian diplomatic relationship, Albanese referred to comments he made during the election…
Biden to Meet Japanese Head of State During US–Japan Summit
On May 22, U.S. President Joe Biden arrived at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo ahead of a summit between the United States and Japan, including a rare dialogue with the Japanese head of state. Biden is to meet with the Japanese monarch Naruhito at the royal palace on the morning of May 23 and then talk with…
Australia and India to Ink Trade Deal
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised an “historic” new trade deal with India as being good for producers of seafood, wine, and other produce and resources as the country inks a deal. “This is great news for lobster fishers in Tasmania, wine producers in South Australia, macadamia farmers in Queensland, critical minerals miners in…
Quad Vows to Stop Ukraine Style Conflict in Indo-Pacific
March 3, 2022
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The leaders of Australia, the United States, Japan, and India, have vowed to work against any escalation or flow-on effect from the Russian invasion of Ukraine into the Indo-Pacific region. The brief statements were released following a snap virtual meeting held on the early morning of March 4 Australian EST, which was attended by U.S….
US-India Relationship: Brahma Chellaney on India’s Role in Deterring Chinese Military Aggression
India is fighting against Chinese military aggression. An ongoing border dispute with the Chinese Communist Party is drawing the South Asian nation closer to the United States. A new Indo-Pacific plan from the Biden administration calls for more cooperation with India. What are the key reasons to do so? I am joined by Brahma Chellaney,…
US Signals Renewed Focus on South Pacific to Counter Rising Chinese Influence
February 24, 2022
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NEW DELHI—The United States and several allies have signaled a renewed focus on the Pacific Island with fresh visits and diplomatic engagements this month, but a lot more needs to be done to mitigate the Chinese regime’s influence in the region, according to experts. Beijing has over the years steadily expanded its economic and political…
Australia and India Commit to Free and Open Internet
February 13, 2022
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Australia and India’s foreign ministers have affirmed their support for a free and open internet amid ongoing concerns that authoritarian regimes will try to mould the future of cyberspace to include more censorship and control. Australia’s Marise Payne and India’s Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced the creation of the new Cyber Framework Dialogue at the tail-end of…
Australian Prime Minister Warns Citizens to Leave Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned any of its citizens remaining in Ukraine to leave urgently. He claimed the threat of a Russian invasion is making the situation “dangerous.” Speaking to the media in Sydney on Feb. 12, Morrison said his government had since late last year been warning Australians in the eastern European…
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