Why Cook Islands' deal with China for closer relations matters in the geopolitics of the Pacific
The Cook Islands, a nation of 17,000 people spread across the South Pacific, holds strategic significance beyond its size.
Spotted: Qantas 1st Airbus A321XLR "Great Ocean Road" Leaves Hamburg Paint Shop
As captured by Dirk Grothe, the first of 28 Airbus A321XLR on order from Oneworld alliance member Qantas left the paint shop ...
US allies say China's fighter jets are using dangerous tactics to warn off aircraft — like popping flares and chaff
Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of popping its flares close to one of its military aircraft above the South China Sea ...
The Diplomat1d
The Sea People of Southeast Asia: Forgotten Guardians of Maritime Security
During the pre- and colonial era, the Sea People were not passive victims but active naval forces – strengthening and defending local monarchies (sultanates and kingdoms) in the Sulu Archipelago, ...
The Saturday Paper1d
The race to recover the remains of Australian WWII servicemen
The remains of thousands of Australian servicemen who died in the Pacific Theatre during World War II have yet to be repatriated and time is running out to find them.
Airforce Technology1d
Australian P-8A encounters Chinese J-16 in South China Sea
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A patrol aircraft interacted with a Chinese J-16 fighter jet over the South China Sea.
China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea
China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this ...
‘Sign of things to come’: Chinese warships off Australian coastline exposes ‘dangerous’ threat
The appearance of a flotilla of Chinese warships in Australian waters just days after a deadly clash involving a surveillance ...
An unexpected anomaly was found in the Pacific Ocean – and it could be a global time marker
There seems to be too much of a radioactive element in rocks deep in the Pacific Ocean – how did it get there 10 million ...
US Indo-Pacific commander to visit Australia as tensions flare over 'dangerous' military incident
The admiral in charge of the United States' preparations for conflict with China is expected to visit Australia next week, ...
The Economist2d
America’s rivalry with China will intensify, but must not escalate into war, writes Nicholas Burns
China and America are also waging a bitter battle of ideas. China defends authoritarianism, whereas America, at least until ...
USNI2d
Chinese Fighter Harassed Australian Surveillance Aircraft Over South China Sea, Official Say
A People’s Liberation Army Air Force J-16 fighter released flares 30 meters away in front of a Royal Australian Air Force ...