8 Dec 2022 AUSMIN: the submarine conundrum Justin Burke It’s a big challenge to manage the ambition for nuclear-powered subs and still juggle other crucial defence decisions.
8 Dec 2022 We need to talk about war decisions Josh Wilson Australia has just embarked on a parliamentary inquiry into how it makes choices about when and why it goes to war.
7 Dec 2022 All in the family: North Korea’s means of nuclear survivability Khang Vu Kim Jong-un’s daughter reveal might be about keeping a trusted finger on the nuclear button more than succession plans.
7 Dec 2022 Australia could lead the way on Rohingya crisis Arunn Jegan Canberra is well placed to broker a new deal for resettling the region’s most vulnerable refugees.
6 Dec 2022 The US may force the Philippines’ (willing) hand Michael Beltran A visit by VP Kamala Harris has revitalised a military pact and shown how Bongbong Marcos views America’s regional role.
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.
5 Dec 2022 Why outsourcing counter-terrorism online won’t work in future David Wells Policing online hate speech currently falls into a murky space shared between governments and big tech.
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.
2 Dec 2022 Australia wants to attract the world’s best? Make it easier to migrate Aarti Betigeri An overdue review can start fixing national skills shortages by smoothing the way for workers and families to settle.
1 Dec 2022 Economic diplomacy: Scoring goals outside the stadium Greg Earl Shifting geopolitics and economics make picking the diplomatic champion from the Qatar World Cup more challenging.
1 Dec 2022 Anwar’s victory not the only Malaysian shockwave Amy Chew A dramatic rise in the Islamist vote in the Muslim-majority country is the biggest outcome of the election.
30 Nov 2022 Supporting the kind of region we want Richard Marles In tougher strategic times, ASEAN stands as a crucial forum to ensure competition doesn’t tip into confrontation.
30 Nov 2022 Australia–India: “Hands Across the Water” Justin Burke Naval port visits send important signals and contribute to the thriving bilateral relationship.
29 Nov 2022 Iran: Deep state, shallow protests Rodger Shanahan In a case of better the devil you know, potential for the country’s current unrest to be regime-changing is low.
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.
28 Nov 2022 Redemption complete? Australia’s image and the end of “sandpaper gate” Hugh Piper The only truly national sport is bound to local identity – but believing in exceptionalism is a dangerous game.
28 Nov 2022 Confident, competent, inconsistent: Australia’s strategic personality Ian Hall Canberra’s report card receives a solid “pleasing result” on Southeast Asia, but a “could do better” on the Pacific.
25 Nov 2022 Riots serve an unexpected lesson in the Pacific Anouk Ride A new report on civil unrest in the region calls for a longer and wider lens in analysing reasons and rationales.
25 Nov 2022 Fruits of labour: Guatemala’s 30 minutes with the PM Daniel Flitton With farmers in Australia crying out for more workers, some outside-the-box thinking could help.
24 Nov 2022 Defence and development reviews: bringing parallel tracks together Tom Barber A cultural change in the way Australia’s approach to the world is formulated and prosecuted.
24 Nov 2022 Worth a thousand words: what Kim Jong‑un’s daughter photo tells Gabriela Bernal The leader’s strategy is long-term, both for the continued rule of North Korea and its nuclear ambition.
23 Nov 2022 Papua New Guinea: lessons of the last decade in four charts Maholopa Laveil Translating economic semantics into higher incomes, better living standards and good governance is the next step.
22 Nov 2022 India’s military: a tech leap risks a nuclear chasm Rajesh Basrur , Wu Shang-Su India’s conventional military modernisation means grappling with the accelerated danger of nuclear miscalculation.
22 Nov 2022 The militarisation of motherhood: repatriating ISIS’s Western women Kiriloi M. Ingram A “victim” versus “fighter” dichotomy must be overcome to understand the strategic role envisioned for women.
22 Nov 2022 Europe must fully embrace nuclear energy Mateo Szlapek-Sewillo With Russia’s stranglehold on the region’s energy, it is time to add a second shade of green.
21 Nov 2022 Ukraine: No end in sight Ian Hill A ceasefire proposal would likely be rejected as a Russian ploy, yet with winter closing, neither side can expect let up.
21 Nov 2022 Will the new US Congress still pay for its Pacific promises? Jessica Collins The Biden administration has staked $810 million on a regional strategy and now must ensure bipartisan support.
18 Nov 2022 Strengthening disaster resilience in the Pacific Sam Quinn The aftermath of Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption holds valuable lessons as climate change risks also grow.
17 Nov 2022 Putting a stop to destructive anti-satellite weapons tests Cassandra Steer Australia is helping bolster an emerging global norm that will secure space for the benefit of all.
17 Nov 2022 Economic diplomacy: Charging up old ties with Jakarta Greg Earl Australia has stepped up a trade diversification push despite the first moves towards reconciliation with China.
17 Nov 2022 The city that throbs with fury Duncan Graham Six weeks on from a shocking stadium disaster, mourning signs in Malang tell an angry message for Indonesian politics.
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 Malaysian Chinese community to shape national poll Qi Siang Ng Electoral mathematics means politicians are faced with a choice between communal politics and multiculturalism.
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.
15 Nov 2022 Refugees may become victims of Malaysia’s electoral politics Max Walden The plight of Myanmar Rohingyas exposes Southeast Asia’s disjointed policies and fragile human rights protections.
14 Nov 2022 The race for lithium Antonia Flowers Global energy transition relies on a resource that Australia holds in abundance. But supply chains and policy are key.
11 Nov 2022 North Korea: unpredictably predictable Khang Vu The rationale behind Pyongyang’s provocative missile launches may not be as menacing as it appears.
10 Nov 2022 In defence of Indian women celebrities Anuttama Banerji How a country is presented globally – and by whom – carries an enduring cultural and political influence.
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.
10 Nov 2022 Battle for Chagos Samuel Bashfield A dispute over sovereignty in the Indian Ocean tracks Britain’s dwindling empire and the path of international law.
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.
9 Nov 2022 Countdown to Asia’s summit season Susannah Patton Conflict in Myanmar and Ukraine against a backdrop of US‑China tension – a crowded agenda will unfold in coming weeks.
9 Nov 2022 Climate change: governance on the highway to hell Mark Beeson If wealthy states can’t agree on compensating the world’s most environmentally ravaged, things are looking grim.
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.
8 Nov 2022 COP out: Should Albanese be in Egypt? And what about APEC? G20? EAS? Daniel Flitton The demands on leaders in global diplomacy have only grown but that hasn’t made negotiations more meaningful.
7 Nov 2022 Australia and B‑21 bombers: less bang for the buck Hugh White It’s an expensive habit to think about the military not as a practical tool but as a symbol of strategic intent.
7 Nov 2022 Party politics in Papua New Guinea Maholopa Laveil While the machinations might appear incomprehensible, some trends can be detected in PNG’s complicated party system.
4 Nov 2022 Solutions to the North Korea issue no longer include denuclearisation Daniel R. DePetris A minimalist approach based on arms control, risk reduction and deterrence is what’s needed right now on the Peninsula.
4 Nov 2022 The real message B‑52s send from northern Australia Sam Roggeveen Given distances and demands on crew and aircraft, a US bomber fleet near Darwin amounts to only modest change.
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.