Australia and Cook Islands
Australia scores 85/100 toward Cook Islands (explicit support, alliance), while Cook Islands scores 85/100 back.
Australia toward Cook Islands
Australia demonstrates strong informal support and engagement, evidenced by an Australian researcher actively advocating for justice regarding the vandalism of Cook Islands war graves and ongoing high-level dialogue on shared interests like ocean governance. This reflects the deep historical ties, mutual defense obligations, and close cooperative framework characteristic of the Australia-Cook Isla
Cook Islands toward Australia
The Cook Islands maintains a cooperative and engaged posture toward Australia, highlighted by their participation in discussions on ocean governance cooperation and the expectation of Australian support for their domestic concerns (such as the cemetery investigation). The relationship is defined by mutual respect and active diplomatic interaction rather than passive dependency.
Recent coverage
- Cook Islands war veterans' graves vandalised at historic Rarotonga cemetery RNZ Pacific, 2026-09-10
- Cook Islands War Veterans’ Graves Vandalised At Historic Rarotonga Cemetery Pacific Scoop, 2026-09-10
- PACNEWS THREE, Wednesday 9 September 2026 Islands Business, 2026-09-09
- NZ’s ‘bitter family feud’ with Cook Islands resolved in new deal - The Australian Google News: Cook Islands, 2026-04-10
- Australia unveils new, cheaper visa deal for PNG Chiefs’ supporters - Cook Islands News Google News: Australia + Cook Islands, 2026-02-03
- Cook Islands stands with Australia after Bondi horror - Post Courier Google News: Australia + Cook Islands, 2025-12-17
- Vanuatu minister tells Australia to respect China policing agreement - Cook Islands News Google News: Australia + Cook Islands, 2025-09-26
- Controversial Cook Islands seabed mining plan gets backing from former Australia PM Scott Morrison - Eco-Business Google News: Australia + Cook Islands, 2025-09-25