Pacific diplomacy
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- Oceania
A David v Goliath battle to decide the fate of islands of the ‘resting God’
A diplomatic stoush between Vanuatu and France over two uninhabitable islands could have global implications.
- Ben Bohane
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- Solomon Islands
Albanese launches bid for ambitious Solomon Islands treaty to counter China
Anthony Albanese will seek to capitalise on the election of a new Australia-friendly Solomon Islands leader by launching talks on a new treaty agreement.
- Matthew Knott
The Solomons’ surprise new leader is a win for Australia, but the China challenge remains
Australian officials from the prime minister down will be relieved – and even delighted – by Matthew Wale’s victory, but they cannot afford to be relaxed.
- Matthew Knott
- Opinion
- Solomon Islands
A Pacific PM has been toppled. Australia will be watching what happens next
The Solomon Islands is one of Australia’s most important allies in the region, but an economic downturn has claimed another leader.
- Ed Cavanough
China accused of using diplomatic theft to freeze Australia out in Pacific
China is intensifying its efforts to expand its influence in the Pacific and stymie a $500 million treaty deal between Australia and Vanuatu.
- Matthew Knott
Pacific leaders lobby Australia for rugby cash splash after NRL deal
The $150 million sports diplomacy deal is being sought by Fiji, Tonga and Samoa as the Albanese government bankrolls rugby league in the region to counter China.
- Chris Barrett and Iain Payten
Two huge ships are floating off the coast of Sydney. This is what they’re doing
One of the ships will be gone within 24 hours. What they leave behind could be vital for Australia’s future.
- Jack Gramenz
- Opinion
- Trump diplomacy
Trump has just sacked 30 ambassadors. The consequences for Australia are profound
In the past year, we have seen a wholesale change in how American power works, and these ambassadorial changes are an emblem of the president’s foreign policy.
- Cory Alpert
- Opinion
- Asia
As the Coalition self-immolates, Albanese strides the world stage
One of the challenges for an Australian prime minister is getting the Indonesians interested. And Prabowo Subianto is interested.
- Zach Hope