29 Mar 2023 China’s food dilemma Genevieve Donnellon-May The push for a “Food Silk Road” is telling of the superpower’s vulnerability – environmental and geopolitical.
28 Mar 2023 China trumpets the Saudi-Iran deal, yet much credit goes to Pakistan Syed Fazl-e-Haider A little-heralded meeting in Islamabad set the stage for two arch rivals to set aside differences.
28 Mar 2023 India’s delicate dance with the Taliban Henry Storey With Afghanistan’s China pivot proving disappointing, the Islamist group is reprising its relationship with New Delhi.
24 Mar 2023 A Catch-22 for India’s tech ambitions Divyanshu Jindal With Russian supply chains under stress, New Delhi explores indigenous capabilities.
22 Mar 2023 AUKUS commits Australia to fight China if America does, simple Hugh White Whatever the flag, Washington would not sell nuclear-powered boats unless it could count on them in war over Taiwan.
20 Mar 2023 Australia, China, AUKUS and the squandered advantage Sam Roggeveen Canberra appears to have overlooked the tyranny of distance as its chief asset in regional military deterrence.
17 Mar 2023 Is a stable Afghanistan where China, Russia and the US cooperate? Hilmand Dehsabzi Three of the world’s most influential powers have skin in the game when it comes to preventing another civil war.
16 Mar 2023 Economic diplomacy: unlocked Laos looks for new links Greg Earl The once isolated and landlocked nation has become an unlikely partner in Australia’s latest push into the region.
14 Mar 2023 Will China really funnel weapons to Russia through Belarus? Nikola Mikovic With war on his doorstep, the Belarusian president is juggling Beijing and Moscow to reap the benefits of geography.
8 Mar 2023 Beijing and the birth rate: a question of human rights for women Yun Jiang Despite the government's gender positive rhetoric, Chinese women are still viewed as resources of the party state.
23 Feb 2023 Chinese interference is dangerous – but also often ineffective and counterproductive Joshua Kurlantzick Understanding Beijing’s failures now is crucial ahead of a time when efforts to shape opinion are more sophisticated.
22 Feb 2023 Wang Yi’s fruitless diplomacy in Europe Michael Clarke Beijing misunderstands that Russia’s war in Ukraine – and China’s failure to condemn it – has vastly changed views.
15 Feb 2023 Balloon goes up for Washington’s “decisive decade” Elizabeth Buchanan Matching it with Beijing will take far more attention than the United States has so far devoted.
15 Feb 2023 Reset in US–Philippines relations tells of yet another China fumble Makoi Popioco The 180-degree reversal in Manila’s foreign policy was a consequent evolution of the previous regime’ approach.
10 Feb 2023 The Maldives: geopolitics of Chinese tourism John Kachtik With a presidential election set for September, Maldivian candidates need to balance the economy and Beijing.
9 Feb 2023 With caution and tact: How Asian countries voted on Ukraine at the UN Stéphanie Fillion A resolution forces nations to show their hand. After Russia’s invasion, consistency has not been to everyone’s liking.
8 Feb 2023 What the China thaw means for Australia’s trade diversification agenda Leigh Howard While it’s easy to say never again allow one market to dominate, the promise of premium prices will be hard to ignore.
8 Feb 2023 China’s growth prospects after zero-Covid Roland Rajah , Robert Walker A strong initial rebound perhaps but held back by major downward pressures.
6 Feb 2023 The big picture: five lessons for five years of the Asia Power Index Hervé Lemahieu Superpower rivalry matters – but don’t be blinded to the role of smaller players in a region of many contests.
6 Feb 2023 Chinese grey zone spy balloons over the American heartland Peter Layton High-flying espionage went out of fashion in the 1960s, but the most recent sky crisis has reignited tensions.
6 Feb 2023 A Chinese invasion of Taiwan isn’t inevitable Daniel R. DePetris The logistics pose a momentous challenge. And more so, Xi Jinping knows a war will entail enormous costs.
3 Feb 2023 Global energy scarcity and the South China Sea Suryaputra Wijaksana A new source of natural gas within the controversial “nine-dash line” should revive questions about sharing access.
2 Feb 2023 Economic diplomacy: Diversification is hard to do Greg Earl Treasurer Jim Chalmers should rise above outdated jibes at the IMF to justify his aims for a new values-based economy.
23 Jan 2023 How will China’s punitive trade restrictions against Australia end? Justin Brown Good vibes could turn into a solution – but if China demands a quid pro quo, reaching agreement will be complex.
13 Jan 2023 Undue suspicion of Chinese Australian scientists slows progress Yun Jiang Clear guidance is needed how national security is assessed in research and what are the boundaries of collaboration.
10 Jan 2023 Avenging the century of humiliation, one artefact at a time Mercedes Page The looting of Beijing’s “Garden of Eternal Brightness” by European armies in 1860 lingers in tales of the diaspora.
3 Jan 2023 CCP: Who makes up the party Richard McGregor Demography is destiny, as is said – and the numbers in China make for a compelling story.
30 Dec 2022 How to Interpret 2022: A Taiwan crisis Daniel Flitton One of Asia’s flashpoints again tested regional relations, as well as analysts.
29 Dec 2022 Pop culture politics: How to Interpret 2022 Daniel Flitton “Soft power” or reputation risk, the cross-over of popular entertainment and global politics is never far from the news.
27 Dec 2022 How to Interpret 2022: Solomon Islands strikes a deal Clare Caldwell Honiara’s foreign policy caused ripples across the region, as we round up highlights of the year from The Interpreter.
19 Dec 2022 China’s catch-up game in the Middle East Rodger Shanahan For all the promises and praise, there is little prospect of displacing deep ties between the Gulf nations and the West.
16 Dec 2022 Beyond binary choices in Australia China relations Jennifer Hsu Trade partner or security threat? Might we escape the trap of over securitisation with more diversity in leadership?
14 Dec 2022 A step-up for China’s involvement in the Middle East Dave Sharma Beijing will not soon supplant Washington as a dominant security partner – but the Arab world sees a chance for leverage.
5 Dec 2022 Islands as stepping stones for India-Australia collaboration Radhey Tambi The Indian Ocean region is too large for any one country to manage but cooperation on island territories would help.
2 Dec 2022 Kevin Rudd on Jiang Zemin, steward of China’s rise Kevin Rudd Jiang offered rare colour as a leader who saw a “strategic opportunity” for China in engaging with the world.
29 Nov 2022 Getting the narrative right: China’s media reach in Indonesia Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Beijing is weaving its story into hearts and minds in the region via influence campaigns that could impact democracy.
16 Nov 2022 “Big differences to manage”: Albanese and Xi put a value on diplomacy Melissa Conley Tyler The government can say Australia didn’t have to give up interests or values to restart dialogue.
15 Nov 2022 Putting food at the heart of China-Indonesia relations Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Beijing sees Indonesia as a major contributor to its food security and this has found receptive ears in Jakarta.
10 Nov 2022 Nationalist propaganda at a screen near you Evan Freidin Recent cinematic offerings from the United States, China and India are straight out of the central casting handbook.
9 Nov 2022 An explanation for the decline of China’s aid in the Pacific Jia Deng A drop in Chinese funding may be a sign of belt tightening in an effort to tackle Beijing’s own domestic debt problem.
8 Nov 2022 How China, India and Bangladesh could be drawn into Myanmar’s conflict David Brewster Rakhine state has become a de facto battleground for the competing interests of Beijing, Delhi and Dhaka.
3 Nov 2022 Make or break: Scholz’ Beijing business Dominique Fraser What happens in Europe won’t stay in Europe. Rifts on China risk common understanding with partners, Australia included.
27 Oct 2022 Even now, standing supreme, Xi has limits to his power Thi Mai Anh Nguyen The very loyalists that have facilitated Xi’s rise could yet provide a constraint to his ambition.
24 Oct 2022 Where the chips fall: in containing China, the US can leave Australia out James Laurenceson Australia’s interest won’t be served by supporting US efforts to build a high fence around China’s technology industry.
21 Oct 2022 Waiting for the thaw: the Pacific hopeful on Australia-China reset Shailendra Bahadur Singh The island countries stand to benefit from any improvement in relations between two big development partners.
20 Oct 2022 China: Xi, the Party, and the endless struggle Jennifer Hsu The latest national congress declares ambition for the people central to all reforms – with the Party’s guiding hand.
17 Oct 2022 Could China save the world? Mark Beeson It is difficult to imagine Xi Jinping brokering peace in Ukraine, but if China wants to be respected, this is a chance.
14 Oct 2022 Can China build a “community” for shared oceans? Cherry Hitkari Amiable talk about safeguarding partners and protecting marine environment hasn’t allayed suspicions.
13 Oct 2022 Found in translation: Australia and China’s shared history Angela Lehmann A memoir on collective historical baggage has much to teach about the evolution and maturation of both nations.
12 Oct 2022 Xi Jinping: when enough is too much Hamish McDonald Worried about the rise of China? Maybe you should be rooting for another five-year term from the supreme leader.