The Global Diplomacy Index is an interactive tool that maps the world’s most significant diplomatic networks. It includes 66 countries or territories in Asia, the Group of 20 (G20), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), drawing on data collected up to November 2023.

This paper outlines the nature of current geopolitical competition in the Pacific region and proposes regional and multilateral engagement initiatives that can both advance regional resilience and development, and meet Western strategic objectives.

The author of this paper argues that Canberra should strengthen trade and political engagement with Taiwan through a strategy of consistent policy and messaging to counteract China’s efforts to isolate Taiwan, maximise the economic potential for Australia, and assert Canberra’s freedom to deepen ties with Taipei.

This paper intends to start a conversation about a broad yet crucial question - what does the future hold for Timor-Leste? And in turn, what does that mean for the Indo-Pacific region?

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a lynchpin for global climate solidarity and plays an important role in supporting climate action in developing countries. The authors of this paper argue that Australia should rejoin the fund to further its own strategic climate objectives.