The Lowy Institute

Mark Carney's visit to Australia came at a strategic time to continue his push for middle power co-operation and strike critical minerals investments.

Debt service flows to Beijing, already at a historic high, are set to remain elevated for the rest of this decade, think tank says

Vulnerable countries to pay record $22bn this year, mostly relating to loans issued under Xi Jinping’s belt and road initiative

Who's voting, what issues are driving voters on the ground—and how each country is handling a more protectionist, more volatile U.S.

A Donald Trump meeting would top the agenda if the coalition wins government, says Peter Dutton as anti-nuclear protesters crash his foreign policy speech.

Analyst says while USAid supports hundreds of jobs, the most significant damage from Donald Trump’s cuts will be to US relations with the Pacific

The Pacific nation of Vanuatu votes in a snap general election on Thursday that some observers fear could be a distraction after last month's deadly earthquake.

New Zealand's defence capability review will ensure Anzac forces can walk to the beat of the same drum, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says.

China, the US and Australia are all jostling for influence in the small, but strategically-placed Pacific Islands as the region's diplomatic role evolves.

Chris Bowen also says climate disaster fund will need to be bankrolled by broader-than-expected range of countries in speech ahead of Cop28