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Xi's clean sweep: China marks new era with loyalist lineup
Commentary
Xi's clean sweep: China marks new era with loyalist lineup
New standing committee shows party and the world Xi will brook no dissent in third term. Originally published in Nikkei Asia.
Repatriated IS women should be accountable to the state they left behind
Commentary
Repatriated IS women should be accountable to the state they left behind
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Pacific Aid Map 2022
Interactives
Pacific Aid Map 2022
Updated research shows the unprecedented disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Pacific Islands region caused upheaval in how international donors provide aid to the…
As Xi Jinping begins a third term, Australia must push to engage China on common interests
Commentary
As Xi Jinping begins a third term, Australia must push to engage China on common interests
An overconfident Beijing and a Xi surrounded by yes-men poses a great risk to Pacific stability, making bilateral meetings all the more important. Originally published in The…
Resounding victory cements Xi’s dominance
Commentary
Resounding victory cements Xi’s dominance
This congress was a triumph for one man and those loyal to him were rewarded. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.
Chinese coercion, Australian resilience
Analyses
Chinese coercion, Australian resilience
As bilateral relations stabilise, Australia should work to entrench its position as an indispensable supplier of key commodities to China.
José Ramos-Horta on power politics, regional relationships and generational change
Podcasts
José Ramos-Horta on power politics, regional relationships and generational change
The President of Timor-Leste speaks to Michael Fullilove about the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine, his country’s relationship with Australia, and handing on power to a new…
Protests alone not enough to force out Iranian mullahs
Commentary
Protests alone not enough to force out Iranian mullahs
Originally published in The Australian.