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Oceania

Oceania is a large group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. It includes Australia and New Zealand and three subregions: Melanesia (which includes Fiji, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu); Micronesia (Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Northern Mariana Islands, and Palau); and Polynesia (American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Wallis and Futuna). Content related to these countries and territories can be found below. For content on a specific country or territory, please use the links above.

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The Asian Century

Parag Khanna and Manisha Girotra discuss the future of Asia as the future of the world.
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The Convenient Rewriting of the History of the 'Quad'

Kevin Rudd penned an op-ed for the Nikkei Asian Review on this history of the 'Quad,' and what it means today.
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Kevin Rudd: Australia Should Engage China With ‘Confidence and Strength’

Kevin Rudd on how Australia should respond to China's growing influence in the region.
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Power Dynamics in the Asia-Pacific (Complete)

A panel discussion on power in the region marked the launch of the Asia Power Index.
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How Your Internet Searches Determine Soft Power

The Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index measures economic, military, diplomatic, and cultural power throughout the region.
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Australian FM Warns of 'Downward Spiral' in Global Trade Environment

Julie Bishop: "We should learn the lessons of the benefits of economic openness and reflect on the pitfalls of protectionism."
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Empowering and Enabling Teachers to Improve Equity and Outcomes for All

The 2017 International Summit on the Teaching Profession focused on sustainable excellence and equity in learning.
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Charting a Course for Trade and Economic Integration in the Asia-Pacific

In the wake of the recent U.S. withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, this ASPI report makes recommendations to bolster regional economic integration in the Asia-Pacific.
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Federal Cabinet Changes: a signal or symptom of growing regional tension

What are the implications of the separation of the Defence and Defence Industry Portfolios? How will this affect Australia's response to developments in the South China Sea, US-Australia bilateral cooperation and regional armament?
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Creating the Conditions to Achieve Quality Teaching for Excellent Learning Outcomes

How can we create the conditions to achieve quality teaching for excellent and equitable learning outcomes? The 2016 International Summit on the Teaching Profession looked to answer this question.
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Photo of the Day: Bathed in Orange in Australia

The rising sun casts an orange glow over the fields and trees in Victoria, Australia on November 9, 2015. (Graham Hartle/Flickr)
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2015 Arts & Museum Summit

Experts from around the world and across many disciplines gathered in Hong Kong to discuss the importance of preserving our cultural legacy.
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Distinguished Leaders on Asia: Kevin Rudd (Complete)

Kevin Rudd shares his perspectives on the U.S.-China relationship and discusses how China and the United States can build a new way forward that creates wider peace and prosperity without conceding vital national interests.
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Implementing Highly Effective Teacher Policy and Practice

How does education move from dialogue to action in the context of complex systems and multiple political, economic, and social imperatives? A new report offers recommendations.
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Baring Fangs, Tiger Ball Breaks Records

Tiger Ball raises nearly $1.3 million for the Center's programs and activities.
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Photo: The Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors

The Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors at the 2015 Chinese New Year Festival in Sydney.