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Martin Indyk, peacemaker
The Israeli-Palestinian tragedy is provoking and polarising passions more than ever before. All over the world, people compelled to identify unconditionally with one side or the…
Remembering Martin Indyk, an American diplomat with Australian sensibilities
Martin Indyk was an accomplished negotiator, a creative diplomat, a brilliant scholar and a founding Board member of the Lowy Institute.One of the missions that Sir Frank Lowy…
Deadpool & Wolverine can rescue America from Trump
Already the talk is that the latest Deadpool instalment can save the ailing Marvel cinematic universe. It has certainly been a while since I’ve walked away smiling from a…
Don’t expect Trump 2.0 to be so tough on China
No one should have been surprised by Donald Trump’s latest expression of reluctance to defend Taiwan. But many were, including those with skin in the game. Shares in Taiwan…
America’s election: It’s not foreign policy, stupid
US President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race is just the latest development in two weeks of absolutely gripping updates from the United States. From once calling…
Bye Biden
As Joe Biden would say, this is a big fecking deal.Quitting the presidential race puts the focus squarely on the Democratic contest, potentially for weeks. In the meantime, this…
Japan, South Korea and United States: Let’s hope for a robust, lasting pact
In a TV interview last month, South Korean Defence Minister Shin Wonsik said he will work quickly with his Japanese and US counterparts to formalise their Trilateral Security…
Has Biden “checkmated” China?
In recent public remarks, US President Joe Biden has talked up his foreign policy credentials. “I’m able to keep the Pacific Basin in a position where we’re at least checkmating…
Trump attack will bolster his dark vision of America
Anyone who cares about democracy and the rule of law should condemn the recent assassination attempt against current candidate and former US President Donald Trump. Even, in fact…
Immediate questions after the attack on Trump
Donald Trump has put out a statement that he’s “fine”. Early reports suggest one person in the crowd was killed, along with the gunman. Few details are known. But a shock like…