As an emerging maritime power, Indonesia will encounter a variety of considerations in deciding how it will project its power in the region.

The US-India relationship has seen an increased level of engagement by US officials as Congress seeks to develop a stronger relationship with India.

Australia is a member of the Friends of Yemen, and Canberra can play an important role in encouraging practical steps towards its recovery that will go a long way towards averting a major security and humanitarian disaster, one that will likely occur if adequate international assistance is not provided soon.