Australia and the Republic of Korea (ROK) share many security interests, the least not being sustaining the rules based international order. More recent developments strengthening the bilateral relationship showcases its increased importance for regional security collaboration and cooperation.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese travels to DC, meets with Biden, and opens new Australian Embassy; Albanese to travel to China next month; more support for Ukraine and civilians affected by conflict in Gaza; and more.

Australia should stay true to its track record of promoting the international rule of law and counsel Israel to show restraint in Gaza. Only by adhering to the norms of war and humanitarian, can the ongoing bloodshed by aborted. 

The Australian Institute of International Affairs Queensland was honoured recently to interview His Excellency Arturo Cabrera Hidalgo, Ecuador’s Ambassador to Australia, New Zealand, […]

The United States (US) has a strong institutional presence among Pacific Island Countries, dating back many years. However, while new promises of engagement with the region are many, the search for implementation is still ongoing. 

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese, Marles and Wong on Hamas attack on Israel; Cheng Lei returns to Australia; sixth Philippines–Australia Ministerial […]

As the world’s two superpowers jostle for supremacy, and much of the world reverts to protectionism, middle powers have an opportunity to pursue new pathways to freer trade. Australia is uniquely positioned to lead in this area and would do the world a service by doing so.

Semiconductors moved to the heart of geopolitics during the postwar period, from the Cold War to the 1990/91 Gulf War.  And as Chris Miller documents in “Chip War,” semiconductors are playing a major role in great power competition between the US and China today. 

Operating two grand strategies at once requires nuance and tact, without which one or both may fail. In Australia's case, reinforcing the military agents of state power will require a sophisticated level of international engagement to sustain its position and deter aggression. 

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Wong delivers Australia’s national statement to UNGA, punitive tariffs on goods imported from Russia and Belarus extended for another two years, and more.

With a political climate easily disposed to pragmatic solutions to global trade, Australia is a leading nation on free trade agreements (FTAs). A more holistic strategy, however, is required to avoid the detriments of geopolitics and build resilient trade agreements with the European Union (EU) and further diversify supply chains.