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Japan-Australia security ties deepen: A response to China?

Written by Kyoko Hatakeyama

A more active and sustained defence partnership between Tokyo and Canberra could serve to supplement Washington’s commitments and military burdens across the Indo-Pacific region.

UK and Japan consolidate their ties in the Indo-Pacific

Written by James Rogers

For Japan, drawing Britain, a global power, into the region provides an additional layer of security above and beyond that provided by the United States. Although the UK may not be the superpower it once was, the Royal Navy still has assets that only the US Navy can match.

Call for papers: The South Pacific

In March we invite articles that seek to explore issues relating to the South Pacific and its importance for the region in the months and years ahead. In addition to articles focused on specific issues such as recent developments in the Pacific Islands Forum, we also welcome features that examine issues such as climate change, trade, resources, governance, technology, sports diplomacy and great power competition.

Call for papers: South China Sea

In February we invite articles that seek to explore issues relating to the South China Sea dispute and implications for the region for the months and years ahead. In addition to articles focused on specific issues such as land reclamation and/or specific claims we also welcome features designed to connect key issues such as trade, resources, governance freedom of navigation and great power competition.