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An Indonesian fisherman pulled a Chinese underwater drone from waters near the Lombok Strait—a critical deep-water passage to Australia. The find reveals a quiet but expanding pattern of Chinese subsurface surveillance across the Indo-Pacific.

Australia faces a crisis as R&D investment hits a low of 1.7%. Learn how the Australia Innovation Paradox is being addressed through global science park models.

Kevin Rudd will step down as Australia's Ambassador to the US in March 2026. The move follows friction with Donald Trump and precedes a return to the Asia Society.