Rise of China and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompt more coordination between Europe, North America and the Indo-Pacific, expert says

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Australia is set to deepen and strengthen its partnership with Nato, as the political and military alliance plans to open an office in Japan.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed Australia will transition to a new Individually Tailored Partnership Programme (ITPP) with Nato when the current partnership expires, but did not confirm when.

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