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Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat

Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US territory on defense development

The Guardian - AU

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing

It’s been a whirlwind week for Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto. On Nov. 9, he was breaking bread with Chinese leader Xi Jinping; three days later he was sitting down with President Joe Biden in the White House. In between, Subianto found time to reach out to Donald Trump to congratulate…

The Conversation

Indonesia and Australia hold joint military drills after signing a new defense agreement

The Indonesian and Australian militaries are holding joint combat drills off Indonesia’s main island of Java with about 2,000 troops training in air, maritime, amphibious and land operations

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The Indo-Pacific is an idea more than a region – and it’s pushing politics in a ‘pessimistic and paranoid’ direction

Over the past decade, the idea of an important geopolitical space called the “Indo-Pacific” has become integral to the grand strategising of countries inside and outside this vast geographical area.

The Conversation

North Korean Troops Sent To Aid Russia In Ukraine Conflict

NATO confirms North Korean troops aiding Russia in Ukraine conflict, raising security concerns in Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions.

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UK to increase military presence in Indo-Pacific to counter China

Keir Starmer to announce expansion in region that will also include business club to increase economic ties

The Guardian - UK

Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM

Quad leaders have agreed to a multi-million dollar push to prevent cervical cancer in the Pacific and increase coast guard co-operation.

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Biden Hosts Indo-Pacific Leaders In Wilmington Summit

President Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders in Delaware to strengthen Quad alliance and address regional challenges.

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Alaska Leaders Warn Of Rising Russian-Chinese Military Threat

U.S. deploys troops near Russian drills in Alaska, highlighting national defense and Indo-Pacific security amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

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French-US naval drills in Philippine Sea aimed at warning China

The French and United States navies this week carried out bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea aiming to boost their collaborative capabilities and support a "free and open" Indo-Pacific.

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Japan, US, Australia, India at Tokyo talks on maritime and cyber security amid China concerns

Top diplomats from Japan, the U.S., Australia and India are meeting in Tokyo to discuss security concerns and joint support to reinforce maritime safety and cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing tensions with China

The Independent UK

Quad nations aim to fix 'bent, twisted, broken' world

Quad nations have pledged to boost co-operation as Australia puts $18 million into a centre to assist Indo-Pacific nations with an undersea data cable network.

AAP

Wong announces new digital cable centre to limit China’s influence in Indo-Pacific

The new centre, staffed by Australians, will help Pacific island governments regulate important undersea cables and ‘share information’

The Guardian - AU

Quad in Tokyo: Focus on economic security, China counter in Indo-Pacific

Early next week, Tokyo will host the foreign ministers’ meet of the Quad – in the run-up to the summit to be held in New Delhi later this year.

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Massive US-led naval exercises in Hawaii and Pacific islands reflect over a century of colonial exploitation of the region

Since the last week in June, navies and naval assets from 29 countries have been taking part the world’s largest naval exercises. The US-led Rimpac 2024 (Exercise Rim of the Pacific), the 29th such exercise to be held since 1971, claims to promote “a free and open Indo-Pacific”. But many…

The Independent UK

French air force mission makes stopover in Indonesia to boost security ties

France’s air force has made a stopover in Indonesia’s capital, part of a visit to Southeast Asia that’s meant to display French commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing Chinese maritime activity there

The Independent UK

Japan hosts Pacific Island leaders summit to firm cooperation amid growing China influence in region

Japan is hosting a summit with leaders from more than a dozen Pacific island nations, seeking to deepen cooperation and increased support for a rules-based free and open Indo-Pacific

AAP

Australia to beam TV shows and bolster news in Pacific

Australian TV shows will screen in the Indo-Pacific where local organisations will receive funding for news in a Commonwealth strategy aimed at deepening ties.

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Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer

Four Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit have issued a joint statement to “strongly condemn the illicit military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea

The Independent UK

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership

New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders or their deputies to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe and the Western Hemisphere

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NATO Deepens Ties With Indo-Pacific Partners Amid Global Challenges

NATO strengthens ties with Indo-Pacific partners to address global security challenges amidst rising tensions with Russia and China.

LiveScience

Pink dolphins spotted with baby from completely different species in 'mystery' encounter

Researchers snapped a photo of a baby Irrawaddy dolphin in a group of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins swimming off the coast of Cambodia.

The Conversation

Could a green investment deal help Indonesia and Australia overcome their past tensions?

Australia and Indonesia have long had an uneasy relationship, over issues ranging from Timor-Leste’s independence to asylum seekers and bans on live cattle export to the aftermath of the Bali bombings.

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Asia-Pacific Security Forum Addresses US-China Tensions

Annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore addresses US-China tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on security challenges and efforts to reduce tensions.

The Independent UK

World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions between China and the US as backdrop

Top defense officials, government leaders and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia’s premier security forum this weekend, which comes at a time of increasing tension between the United States and China, as both look to win new influence and allies as they press competing agendas…

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