Tag: Indo-Pacific security
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Taiwan Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim Addresses European Parliament in Bold Outreach to Europe
Taiwan’s Vice-President Makes Rare EU Appearance In a notable diplomatic moment, Taiwan Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Brussels to address members of the European Parliament. The appearance marks a rare broadcast of Taiwan’s political voice on the European stage and signals a calculated push to deepen ties with European lawmakers amid evolving regional dynamics. Context of…
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Trump: Xi Knows Consequences of Invading Taiwan After Trade Truce Talk
Overview: Trump’s Message on Taiwan and China Former President Donald Trump raised the stakes in the U.S.-China conversation by asserting that Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the consequences of any military action against Taiwan. In comments framed to reassure allies while signaling deterrence, Trump emphasized that Taiwan was not a topic during their latest meeting…
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US and India Ink Bold 10-Year Defense Framework, Signaling Stronger Alliance
Introduction: A Landmark Security Pact The United States and India have formalized a long-term defense framework, signaling a major milestone in bilateral security cooperation. With the signing of this 10-year framework, Washington and New Delhi aim to deepen interoperability, align strategic priorities, and coordinate on a range of regional and global security challenges. The agreement…
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Ties Never Been Stronger: US and India Sign a Ten-Year Defence Framework
A Turning Point in the US-India Security Partnership The United States has signed a landmark ten-year defence framework with India, signaling a long-term commitment to shaping regional security in the Indo-Pacific. The agreement comes as Washington and New Delhi push to formalize a strategic alignment that has grown through annual exercises, intelligence sharing, and expanded…
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Ties That Bind: US Signs Decade-Long Defence Framework with India
Overview: A Bold Step in US-India Defence Ties The United States and India have formalized a 10-year defence framework, marking a major milestone in bilateral security cooperation. The agreement is designed to deepen military-to-military engagement, expand joint training, and coordinate on shared security challenges across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. As leaders from both nations…
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Australia gears up for a defence revamp ahead of Albanese–Trump talks as Ukraine peace hopes rise
Australia backs a defence revamp before the Albanese–Trump meeting As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a high-stakes encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, Canberra has signalled a robust plan to modernise its defence posture. The government has outlined a credible path to boost Australia’s military capabilities in the coming year, aiming to…
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Australia Stakes Out Defence Stand Ahead of Albanese-Trump Meeting as Global Talks Pivot to Ukraine Endgame
Australia signals a bold defence revamp ahead of Albanese-Trump talks Australia is placing a high-stakes bet on its defence posture as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. With discussions anticipated to touch on the Ukraine war’s potential endgame, Australia is leveraging its strategic role in…
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Indonesia Urges Respect for Sovereignty After Australia-PNG Defence Treaty
Background: A landmark defence pact and regional implications Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently signed a landmark defence treaty in Canberra, marking Australia’s first new alliance in more than seven decades. The so-called Pukpuk Treaty commits both nations to mutual defense should either face armed aggression, while underscoring a shared interest in regional stability.…