Rubio swaps hawk for diplomat in year-end pivot on China
In a wide-ranging, two-hour year-end briefing on Friday, Washington’s top diplomat Marco Rubio offered pragmatic remarks on China,…
Australia says it will meet ‘challenges’ of AUKUS nuclear submarine timeline
SYDNEY – Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Australia was “very self-critical” as it looked to address challenges,…
US 10,200-ton nuclear submarine could soon dock at Australian ports
US nuclear-powered submarines that may carry nuclear weapons could dock at Australian ports without the knowledge of the…
Opinion | Self-interest is now the main driver of Britain’s Asia policy
A recent government reshuffle has reopened questions about the depth of Britain’s commitment to Asia. The role of…
Opinion | South Korea’s US nuclear sub deal risks roiling East Asia’s waters
South Korea is set to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines with US approval and assistance, according to a joint…
Defending the Pacific: George Friedman on Australia, Japan and the coalition against China
Christian Smith: Hello, and welcome to this podcast from Geopolitical Futures. I’m your host, Christian Smith. The Australian…
Australia to get world’s most advanced 10,000-ton nuclear submarines
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met face-to-face with US President Donald Trump for the first time, emerging with…
Trump’s take on China should shift the tone of war talk in Australia
Donald Trump has had a lot to say about China and trade since he returned to the White…
Can the US, Russia and China break their nuclear talks impasse?
US President Donald Trump’s summit in Alaska last month with Russian leader Vladimir Putin failed to revive long-stalled…
Why Japan is worried about the decline in US ties with India
The US’ waning interest in regional relations and its weakening ties with India are eroding American-led alliances in…
Pentagon says Richard Marles and US Defense Secretary meeting ‘happenstance encounter’
The Greens say the Trump administration is treating Australia with “contempt” after the Pentagon labelled a catch-up between…
Australia urged to give AUKUS sub ‘commitments’ to US in event of war
A former top Pentagon official has urged Australia to give the United States more “concrete” commitments on how…