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Two US Navy Warships Transit through Taiwan Strait in First since Pelosi Visit

Two United States warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the American navy said, the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island. In a statement, the US Navy said the transit "demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific." Tensions in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Is Australia in danger of becoming the US's 'deputy sheriff' in the South China Sea?

Recent comments by Defence Minister Richard Marles about Australia, China and the international law of the sea raise the spectre of Australia acting as an Indo-Pacific “deputy sheriff” for the United States, enforcing the rules-based international order.

The Conversation

U.S. State Dept approves potential sale of military helicopters to Australia

The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of military helicopters and related equipment to Australia for an estimated cost of $1.95 billion, the Pentagon said, as Australia seeks to boost its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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India envisages free, open, inclusive and peaceful Indo-Pacific built on rules-based order: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also said that Quad—comprising the U.S., India, Japan and Australia—is the most prominent plurilateral platform

The Hindu

Europe should lift Pacific presence: envoy

Outgoing European ambassador to Australia Michael Pulch says while Europe hasn't neglected the Indo-Pacific, it needed to increase its presence in the region.

AAP

German fighter jets on marathon 24-hour flight to Singapore

Deployment said to demonstrate the ability of a European nation to quickly move air power to the Indo-Pacific region.

Al Jazeera

German fighter jets en route to Australia as Berlin shifts focus to Indo-Pacific

Germany is sending 13 military aircraft to joint exercises in Australia, the air force's largest peacetime deployment, underlining Berlin's increased focus on the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions with China in the region.

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To lock out foot-and-mouth disease, Australia must help our neighbour countries bolster their biosecurity

Foot-and-mouth disease now poses a high threat to Australia. This highly contagious livestock virus is sweeping Indonesia – the closest it’s been to Australia since the 1980s. A large outbreak here could cause decimate the livestock industry and cause A$80 billion in economic damage over the coming decade.

The Conversation

US general warns: China 'violating sovereignty' in Indo-Pacific

Strong alliances are a "great counterweight" to Beijing's destabilising actions in the Indo-Pacific, general says during Aotearoa visit.

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China action of 'enormous concern': Marles

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says Beijing's military build up is of enormous concern and is shaping the security of the region.

AAP

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for greater ABC voice in the Pacific to protect national security

Speaking at the ABC's 90th anniversary, Anthony Albanese says if the ABC does not have a stronger presence in the Indo-Pacific, others will fill the gap and Australian national security will suffer.

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Asean, Japan to boost maritime security cooperation

Foreign ministers from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Thursday pledged to cooperate in promoting maritime security in the Indo-Pacific in a veiled counter to China's muscle-flexing in regional waters.

Bangkok Post

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets U.S. Secretary of State in Phnom Penh

In his opening remarks at the meeting, Antony Blinken said the U.S. and India are strong proponents of the ASEAN centrality in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. State Department

The Hindu

US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid China’s concerns

The drills take place annually, but this year’s are the largest ever amid rising tensions with China in the region.

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US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid China concerns

The United States and Indonesian militaries have begun annual joint combat exercises on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, joined for the first time by participants from other partner nations, signaling stronger ties amid growing maritime activity by China in the Indo-Pacific region

Bangkok Post

Indonesia ramps up diplomatic profile

In the post-Cold War era in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has always been an important weathervane in demonstrating the state of "realpolitik" in the region. Therefore, the recent diplomatic flurry of high-profile visits by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, shows the country's efforts to stay ahead of today's…

The Hindu

IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia

he participants this year are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, the U.K. and the U.S

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US House Speaker Pelosi Begins Asia Tour, No Mention of Taiwan

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi starts a tour of four Asian countries on Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. "Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region, including visits to Singapore,…

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Japan's Hayashi says 'logic of brute force' gaining traction in Indo-Pacific

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi sounded the alarm about China's behavior in the Indo-Pacific during a visit to Washington on Friday, saying the "logic of brute force" was gaining more traction over the rule of law in the region.

AAP

UK admiral seeks to quell AUKUS concerns

A top military official has defended the sharing of nuclear technology with Australia, as Indonesia expresses concern about its use in submarines.

AAP

US ambassador hints at AUKUS announcement

US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy has called on Washington to put a greater emphasis on the Indo-Pacific amid concerns over Chinese assertiveness.

The Hindu

India-Vietnam ties, from strong to stronger

As New Delhi pursues its ‘Act East Policy’, Hanoi has become a valuable partner in the Indo-Pacific region

The Conversation

A trade deal with the EU makes sense for NZ, but what's in it for Europe? Symbolically, a lot

It’s easy to understand New Zealand’s motivation for securing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). What’s less apparent is why the EU chose to pursue the agreement with a small and distant country, currently ranked its 50th most important trading partner.

The Hindu

Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership

There is much potential for Seoul to become the fourth pillar in New Delhi’s Indo-Pacific strategy

The Conversation

As China flexes its muscles in the Indo-Pacific, Canada and Australia must step up

Neither Canada nor Australia currently has a comprehensive strategy for the Indo-Pacific region. But it’s essential that both develop one given the rapidly evolving environment in the area.

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