Labor insists the Coalition made biggest foreign policy blunder since WWII. But has Albanese repaired damage in the Pacific? - ABC News
1 min readoceania
Labor insists the Coalition made biggest foreign policy blunder since WWII. But has Albanese repaired damage in the Pacific? - ABC News
Summary:
- The piece compares Labor and the Coalition on national security, diplomacy, and Pacific influence ahead of Australian elections.
- It argues Labor (Albanese government) has moved quickly in the Pacific, securing landmark deals with Nauru and Tuvalu, a defence pact with PNG, a regional policing initiative, security support to Solomon Islands, and a new Pacific visa, all aimed at strengthening Australia’s regional position and blunting China’s influence.
- Labor por
Keep reading
security
Migration tensions test Pretoria’s African ambitions – The Mail & Guardian
Summary: South Africa is balancing its continental leadership aspirations with a hard line on migration. After President Ramaphosa and Kenya’s Ruto promoted African integration, Pretoria is dispatching envoys to explain a tough migration crackdown that includes immigration courts, intensified deportations, labour migration quotas, and tighter border controls. The move risks diplomatic strain across Africa, highlighting a tension between Africa-wide integration goals (AfCFTA,
security
Việt Nam, China hold first ministerial-level 3+3 Strategic Dialogue
Vietnam and China held their first ministerial-level 3+3 Strategic Dialogue (Foreign Affairs, Defence, Public Security) in Hanoi to deepen cooperation, bolster political trust, and coordinate on security, development, and regional issues. Key takeaways: - High-level co-chairs: Vietnam’s Phan Văn Giang (Defence) and Lương Tam Quang (Public Security) with Foreign Minister Dong Jun and Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong of China. - Goals: Implement high-level understandings
security
G7 leaders 'ready to consider' extending military production licenses to Ukraine, agree to increase arms deliveries
G7 leaders at the latest summit signaled readiness to help Ukraine with military production licenses and to boost arms deliveries, including air defense, interceptors, and long-range systems. They stressed continued support for Ukraine’s energy security and pledged to increase pressure on Russia’s war economy through expanded sanctions. The joint statement emphasized unity for Ukraine’s sovereignty and infrastructure protection, and noted efforts to close Ukraine’s budget gap