A little known regional dialogue offers France and other countries a chance to contribute to the “Pacific way”.

As rivalry dominates cooperation, shared concern on the environment is still held out as a chance to stabilise ties.

There is more shared history between China and Australia than many realise.

Driven by a European-style statecraft, one of America’s most controversial figures shaped modern US foreign policy.

Countries want to end plastic pollution by 2040 but haven’t yet found agreement on a path to the goal.

A first for Southeast Asia is worth celebrating. But infrastructure spending still must prove itself effective.

Voters backed the promise of a functional economy with fewer restrictions, but the new administration will now need to convince the world.

Australia should make better use of its regional leadership in minerals technology, skills and governance.

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