The decision by American and Australian policymakers to jointly develop a naval base on Manus Island reflect different interests in Canberra and Washington, Daniel Fazio writes.

Australia’s decision to open new diplomatic posts in Palau and the Marshall Islands should be the first of many steps in an increased diplomatic footprint in Micronesia, Anthony Bergin writes.

Asylum seekers have landed in South Korea, and along with them, the rise of a 'two-faced' policy that fails to hold water, Hugh S Shin writes.

Russia is a rising power in the Asia-Pacific region, but a lack of country-specific expertise in Australia’s universities is making it hard to hear counter-narratives, Elizabeth Buchanan writes.

Whether it’s trying to sport-wash its sullied reputation or put sports participation at the centre of its country vision, Saudi Arabia is increasing investment and influence, Simon Chadwick and Paul Widdop write.

On this episode of the National Security Podcast, Rory Medcalf takes a look at the geopolitical fallout from the recent Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Port Moresby.