Australia has committed a significant aid package to Ukraine and applied further sanctions against Russia. Though this European security crisis unfolds far beyond the region, Australia’s response aligns with its strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Statements on Ukraine, Morrison attends the UK-Australia Virtual Summit, Antarctica funding, and more.

With the prevalence and intensity of natural disasters on the rise across Southeast Asia, more effective civil-military responses are needed. An appropriate strategy abroad will require Australia to rethink its approach at home.

Also discussed in this episode of Australia in the World: ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess' comments on the politicisation of national security, and recent foreign affairs publications.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, strengthening ties with India, the Australian Embassy in Ukraine temporarily moves to Lviv, a High Commission to open in Maldives, and more.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: National Security Committee’s concerns about Ukraine, Australia to reopen to all double-vaccinated visa holders, North Korean missile launches, Dutton’s comments on the South China Sea, and more.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-Australia relations. Though the relationship has not always been prioritised, this strategic partnership will only increase in importance.

We want to make it easier for interested Australians to access key official statements about the direction of Australian international policy. Here we identify and collate important speeches, Parliamentary statements, press releases, and media interviews given by ministers and opposition spokespeople on foreign, trade, defence, and development assistance policy.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Morrison’s National Press Club address, statements on Myanmar, diplomatic announcements, support for Solomon Islands, and more.

Russia continues to expand its influence in the Asia-Pacific. Although thousands of kilometres away, the tension in Ukraine will be felt in Australia.

Within the context of an Indo-Pacific multi-layered institutional framework, we can begin to see the green shoots of hope. Derivative security constructs are gradually filling the gap left by the structural limitations of ASEAN.