Building trust in US–Pacific Islands relations

Washington must prioritise gaining the trust of the Pacific Island countries to ensure meaningful commitment to the region — without Beijing’s initiatives being the key motivation for cooperation.

Australia warms to the US under Albanese

Anthony Albanese has strengthened US-Australian relations, with a mature and more diverse alliance offering security in the region and action on climate change.

Australia stands with the US (most of the time)

When Ambassador Joe Hockey returned earlier this month from the Washington posting he had held since the beginning of 2016, he pushed back against allegations that Australia is an American lapdog.