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China issues may impinge on Australian-Philippine ties

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AUSTRALIA/PHILIPPINES

The two sides notably committed to planning joint patrols in the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have competing claims. On September 7, Albanese said he would…

Russia will continue to prioritise the Arctic

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RUSSIA

The Arctic has long been viewed by Russia as a critical region for ensuring its national security and geopolitical interests. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the…

Joint Mexico-US customs clearance would ease trade

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MEXICO/US

While the full modernisation plan has not yet been unveiled, it will probably represent the largest joint infrastructure investment in decades and could further cement bilateral…

Obama advances defence and security ties with India

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INDIA/US

Obama is the first US president to visit India twice while in office (his first trip was in November 2010) and to be the chief guest for the celebrations. The visit will allow him…

French defence policy lacks strategic prioritisation

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FRANCE

The president's proposal to send troops to Ukraine has triggered debate on France's military readiness. Within Europe, it is a leading military power but chronic resource…

US-Philippine patrols will have mainly symbolic value

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US/PHILIPPINES

Marcos has reversed predecessor Rodrigo Duterte’s China-leaning policy by seeking closer defence ties with the United States, a treaty ally of the Philippines. Washington is…

China’s army will step up reform efforts

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CHINA

This was consistent with a long-running emphasis on preparing the PLA for future warfare that involves new types of informational and technological dynamics. One effect will be to…

Australian maritime defence will rise as priority

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AUSTRALIA

The document significantly enhances the focus on maritime defence including the northern approaches to Australia, in terms of both doctrine and military capabilities. The Update…

Moscow’s control over Belarusian military will grow

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BELARUS

Moscow’s influence over Belarus has grown stronger since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when part of Russia’s invasion force entered from Belarus. The latest…

Wary Gulf states will struggle for consensus on Iran

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GULF STATES/IRAN

European-backed negotiations in Vienna to bring the United States and Iran back into compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal have changed the…