Oceania

  1. Why Japan Keeps Whaling

    EnvironmentOceaniaAustralia

    Every year, Japanese whaling provokes international outrage, resulting in huge damage to the country’s image. So why does it keep doing it?

  2. Australia’s Pacific Ambiguity

    OceaniaSecurityAustralia

    The Pacific islands are becoming a key factor for nations with strategic interests in Asia. Australia needs to step up its game.

  3. Australia Leadership Battle On

    OceaniaPoliticsAustralia

    With an extended office stay for Prime Minister Gillard uncertain, willpower may end up determining long-term leadership of the nation.

  4. Sun Shines on Gillard…For Now

    OceaniaPoliticsAustralia

    More than two weeks after election day, Australia finally elects its first female prime minister. But it’s a tough road ahead.

  5. Fiji – Future of the Pacific?

    OceaniaPoliticsChina

    Is a spat between regional power Australia and Pacific island Fiji an early indication of China’s future role in the Pacific?

  6. Alexander Downer on the Poll

    OceaniaPoliticsAustralia

    The Diplomat speaks with the former Australian foreign minister about the election and what a Liberal government might do.

  7. Coalition Out for the Count?

    OceaniaPoliticsAustralia

    Australia’s ruling Labor Party has recovered its opinion poll lead. Can the opposition Coalition still land a knockout blow?