A crucial Pacific gateway underscores the Kremlin’s stronghold over Russia’s remote Far East, spotlighting Moscow’s relentless drive to expand its influence and protect its vast, resource-rich frontier amid growing regional tensions
Australia is rapidly expanding its influence across the Pacific, stepping confidently into the spotlight as the U.S. scales back, reveals the Lowy Institute. This powerful shift marks a significant geopolitical turning point, positioning Canberra as a rising regional powerhouse