Search results

Singapore’s new leader will likely face poll test soon

Location:

SINGAPORE

In his swearing-in speech, he said “the more experienced ministers” would “provide continuity” but also warned that Singapore would be “vulnerable to external influences” pulling…

Tokyo’s approach to Washington will be dual

Location:

JAPAN

Tokyo is pursuing a dual strategy ahead of the US election in November: to deepen Japan's ties with the Biden administration, while also keeping open channels with Trump and…

China-Australia ties will remain complex

Location:

CHINA/AUSTRALIA

CHINA/AUSTRALIA: Ties will remain complex

ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

Location:

ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…

Beijing-ASEAN South China Sea tensions will grow

Location:

CHINA/ASEAN

While there is always potential for unplanned escalation, recent incidents in the area are unlikely to change the basic dynamics there: China’s increasing assertion of ‘on-water’…

New Zealand role in AUKUS will face limitations

Location:

NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALAND: Any AUKUS role will face limitations

Papua New Guinea’s security ties will evolve

Location:

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Security ties will evolve

Australia and New Zealand will move closer on defence

Location:

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND: Prime ministers meet

Australia’s improved China ties will still need care

Location:

AUSTRALIA

After earlier Australian efforts to restore ties were rebuffed by Beijing, Canberra worked hard to pave the way for Albanese’s trip. The result has been a warm welcome for his…

China’s military will continue staking claims

Location:

CHINA

CHINA: Military will continue staking claims