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Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean?

Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean?

There are legitimate concerns about China. But the Australia-Fiji pact looks like “sugar-rush” diplomacy: announcements first, hard questions later.

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Joanne Wallis

Yes, China has made inroads in the Pacific, but Australia still does far more

Beyond New Zealand, no other country is as embedded as Australia in the national and regional institutions of Pacific Islands countries.

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Joanne Wallis

After its landslide win, Labor should have courage and confidence on security – and our alliance with the US

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Pearls and Irritations

Joanne Wallis

After its landslide win, Labor should have courage and confidence on security – and our alliance with the US

It might be tempting for Labor to continue a ‘small target’ when it comes to Donald Trump. But the new government needs the courage to ask...

05.05.2025 20

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Joanne Wallis

Australia can no longer take a ‘business as usual’ approach to the US. On security, it’s time for courage and confidence

It might be tempting for Labor to continue a ‘small target’ when it comes to Donald Trump. But the new government needs the courage to ask...

05.05.2025 20

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Joanne Wallis