Tag: Indo-Pacific
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Australia’s Bold Pivot: Defence Revamp for US Ties as Albanese Heads to Washington
Australia’s Diplomacy in Overdrive: A Defence Restart for the US Alliance In a high-stakes diplomatic sprint, Australia has signalled a major defence revamp to reassure the United States as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for a pivotal meeting with President Donald Trump. The pledge comes amid broader discussions about burden-sharing, submarine capabilities, and Australia’s role…
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Filipinos Back WPS Transparency Policy Amid China’s Coercive Actions, Pulse Asia Survey Finds
Overview: Broad Public Support for WPS Transparency A new Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation shows overwhelming public backing in the Philippines for continuing a transparency policy on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and for publicly exposing China’s coercive actions against Filipino vessels and fishermen. Conducted from September 27 to…
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Indonesia Calls for Sovereignty Respect as Australia-PNG Defence Pact Raises Questions
Background: What the Australia-PNG Defence Pact Changes The signing of the Pukpuk Treaty in Canberra marks a landmark moment in the security landscape of the Indo-Pacific. The agreement pledges Australia and Papua New Guinea to consult and cooperate in facing common dangers, while respecting each other’s constitutional processes. For governments across the region, the pact…
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Indonesia Urges Sovereignty Respect Australia-PNG Treaty
Indonesia Calls for Respect for Sovereignty Amid Australia-PNG Defence Treaty The Indonesian government has issued a measured response to the landmark defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG), stressing that any cooperation in security matters must uphold Indonesia’s sovereignty and independence. In its first public comments since the pact was signed in Canberra,…
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Repair Strained Ties with India: 19 U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump
US Lawmakers Call for Immediate Reset of India Ties A coalition of 19 Members of Congress is urging President Donald Trump to take swift steps to repair what they describe as a strained relationship between the United States and India. Led by Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Congressman Ro Khanna, the group argues that the recent…
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Repair Strained Ties with India Immediately: 19 U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump
Overview: A Bipartisan Call to Reset U.S.-India Ties A group of 19 members of the U.S. Congress has sent a direct message to President Donald Trump: act now to repair the strained relationship with India and roll back recent tariff hikes. Led by Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Congressman Ro Khanna, the letter argues that the…
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AUKUS Review Signals Need for Commonsense Reforms, Says US Noh
US Senate Examines AUKUS Review and Noh’s View on the Pact The US Senate Armed Services Committee held questions for John Noh, President Trump’s nominee to oversee Indo-Pacific security strategy, about the Australia-UK-US security pact (AUKUS). While Noh signaled that the review of AUKUS should be allowed to unfold, he also pointed to practical steps…
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AUKUS Review Under Noh Signals Commonsense Action
Overview: AUKUS Under Scrutiny as Nominee Signals Caution The AUKUS submarine pact, a cornerstone of the United States’ and Australia’s Indo-Pacific security strategy, is once again in the political spotlight. At a Senate confirmation hearing for John Noh, President Trump’s nominee to oversee Indo-Pacific security strategy, questions centered on how to keep the pact sustainable…
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US Senate Questions Trump’s Pentagon Nominee on AUKUS Review and Submarine Pact Sustainability
US Senate Questions Trump’s Pentagon Nominee on AUKUS Review The confirmation hearing for John Noh, Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee US defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific, highlighted lingering questions about the Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) submarine pact. While lawmakers on the Senate Armed Services Committee voiced broad support for AUKUS, they pressed Noh to outline what a…
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Sanae Takaichi Set to Be Japan’s First Female PM Leader
A historic win for the LDP and Japan The Liberal Democratic Party has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its leader, setting the stage for what would be Japan’s first female prime minister. In a tightly watched runoff against Shinjiro Koizumi, Takaichi prevailed as the party’s choice, signaling a shift toward a more traditional, conservative leadership style…