Wellington’s bid to join the pact flags a hard-security pivot, but analysts ask if such treaties serve Pacific societies’ best interests.

Australia’s Pacific approach equates to long stretches of neglect punctuated by spurts of anxiety and activity. That’s no way to build durable security.

Wellington’s bid to join the pact flags a hard-security pivot, but analysts ask if such treaties serve Pacific societies’ best interests.

Alliance is one of a flurry of treaties Canberra is making in the Pacific to cooperate on security and counter China’s growing influence