22 Nov 2018 Barley and bases: China stings Australian farmers Alice Slevison China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of barley from Australia – agriculture or politics?
22 Nov 2018 Try as it might, Pakistan still needs IMF help Adnan Aamir The region won’t bailout Pakistan, yet turning to the IMF may force the country to disclose its secret deals with China.
22 Nov 2018 Economic diplomacy: Indonesian trade, RCEP and PNG aid Greg Earl Party games over the value of FTAs, finding the cash for commitments, and better investments than luxury cars at APEC.
22 Nov 2018 Beijing’s online gaming clampdown Elliott Zaagman Chinese government regulations may be irreversibly damaging some of its most innovative and profitable industries.
21 Nov 2018 Timor-Leste: refining agreements in the Greater Sunrise Michael Sainsbury Timor-Leste’s sees a purchase of US energy group ConocoPhilips’s stake in Greater Sunrise as a “seat at the table”.
21 Nov 2018 The growing attention on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Aarti Betigeri New Delhi has been increasing its military presence in recognition of the islands’ strategic value.
21 Nov 2018 Aid links: bad weather for the Rohingya, Oxfam scandal, more Alexandre Dayant Rohingya forced to abandon their only shelter during landslides, floods, and unexpected events.
21 Nov 2018 Australia finds itself at a Pacific crossroads Carlisle Richardson Australia should foster more sustainable relationships in the Pacific.
21 Nov 2018 Australia’s Indo-Pacific health security initiative Adam Kamradt-Scott Australia’s new health security plan is a strong statement but requires ambitious investment to lock in early gains.
20 Nov 2018 Combat drones: Australia’s uncertain future Sam Roggeveen When it comes to stealthy combat drones, momentum is with China right now. That’s a problem for Australia.
20 Nov 2018 Myanmar’s press freedom mirage Melissa Crouch Myanmar’s privileging access to some and silencing of others exposes the state’s priorities and preoccupations.
20 Nov 2018 Brexit: the Northern Ireland conundrum Luke Dawes In a break from the past, Sinn Fein should take up its long empty seats in Westminster and offer a key to negotiations.
20 Nov 2018 Cambodia’s genocide verdict: better late than never Milton Osborne The Khmer Rouge trials reinforce the criminality of the Pol Pot regime but the glacial pace leaves much to be desired
19 Nov 2018 Conflict, romance, and PNG: the APEC Summit Jonathan Pryke , Shane McLeod For the first time in the summit’s history, leaders failed to agree on a final communique, but plenty else happened.
19 Nov 2018 Indonesia’s elections: Jokowi-Ma’ruf appeal to middle ground Greta Nabbs-Keller <p>Jokowi’s running mate Ma’ruf Amin is reinventing himself as a proponent of moderate Islam.</p>
19 Nov 2018 Fiji election, from the polling booth Christopher Mudaliar <p>Fiji First’s narrow election win had to contend with rain, rumours, and regulations.</p>
19 Nov 2018 What to watch in the Taiwan elections Lauren Dickey These elections are a barometer for the ruling party and will provide a sense of the public's satisfaction with it.
17 Nov 2018 Weekend catch-up: APEC, the US after the midterms and Brexit The Interpreter A flock of leaders descend on PNG, a new US ambassador & Brexit spirals downwards. The week that was on the Interpreter.
16 Nov 2018 US versus China: the economic model Stephen Grenville Donald Trump might be a Republican, but not of the Ronald Reagan ilk, and it shows in his approach to China.
16 Nov 2018 Directions to the Brexit? “I wouldn’t start from here.” The Interpreter <p>As Theresa May fights to survive a bid to break with Europe, two Lowy Institute podcasts assess the consequences.</p>
16 Nov 2018 Food grains rot in India while millions live with empty stomachs Rajesh Trichur Venkiteswaran A wasteful government supply chain, unscrupulous dealers, and glaring loopholes leave the downtrodden needlessly hungry.
16 Nov 2018 It’s time to fill Asia’s arms control void Tanya Ogilvie-White The post-Cold War arms control architecture is crumbling, and if it can’t be salvaged, something new is required.
16 Nov 2018 Indonesia’s election: Jokowi vs Prabowo Peter McCawley The campaign patterns are already clear, with Jokowi’s steady-as-you-go message up against Prabowo’s nationalist pitch.
15 Nov 2018 Chipping away at trust in democracy Adam Henschke <p>Without a greater level of political care, threats to the brittle foundations of democracy will grow.</p>
15 Nov 2018 Why boycotting palm oil achieves nothing Max Walden The world needs cooking oil, and as far as the impact of vegetable oils go, palm oil isn’t a bad one.
15 Nov 2018 Abe’s visit to Australia: raising the stakes Lauren Richardson A deal for more frequent and larger joint military drills with Australia is part of Japan’s push for stronger partners.
15 Nov 2018 More than words needed to meet the China challenge Sam Roggeveen There appears to be little evidence of the US preparing itself for a whole-of-nation competition with China.
14 Nov 2018 International broadcasting: raising Australia’s Pacific voice Ian Macintosh , Bruce Dover The solution isn’t to simply transmit, or worse, dump Australian content on unsuspecting regional audiences.
14 Nov 2018 The challenges facing APEC leaders Merriden Varrall A tense geopolitical environment is the backdrop to the upcoming leaders’ summit, with US-China rivalry on display.
14 Nov 2018 Pacific links: APEC underway, banking on the region, more Alexandre Dayant The summit comes to Port Moresby, PNG’s health problems in the spotlight, and stories from the Pacific islands region.
14 Nov 2018 The prospect of a “Trumpier” foreign policy Michael Fullilove There is every chance the president will be bolder abroad, in search of wins he believes will help him at home.
14 Nov 2018 Endgame for Dubai Daniel Woker Dubai’s surface has the qualities of a mirage, still reflecting easy riches but is, in reality, abandoned and uncertain.
13 Nov 2018 Scoring China’s happiness quest Gerda Wielander Data from China challenges assumptions of what indicates a country’s happiness – and allows for interesting comparisons.
13 Nov 2018 Fiji: elections and the slow path to democracy Jonathan Pryke Frank Bainimarama is in a far different position to when he controversially seized power in a military coup in 2006.
13 Nov 2018 Signalling a whole-of-Australia approach to China Andrew Forrest A federal system of government actively discourages state participation in foreign policy, this needs to change.
13 Nov 2018 Indonesia: Bela Negara action plan and pandering to the military Luke Lischin Is Jokowi’s implementation of a military-run nationalist program a hedging strategy for the upcoming election?
12 Nov 2018 Bourke Street: debating terrorism Rodger Shanahan Too often, the same debates dominate in the wake of a suspected terrorism attack, offering too little insight.
12 Nov 2018 Meaningful participation: women and peacebuilding in the Pacific Nicole George Experience in Bougainville and Solomon Islands highlights the potential role of women to support the process.
12 Nov 2018 Where the new US envoy fits in the ambassadorial type Alan C. Tidwell The nomination of Culvahouse leaves begging the question what kind of ambassador will he be?
12 Nov 2018 Trump and intellectual property Stephen Grenville Inventors have a right to be rewarded for their innovation, don’t they? It depends.
10 Nov 2018 Weekend catch-up: elections galore, fishy deals, Xinjiang, more The Interpreter US midterms, New Caledonia’s referendum, China’s crackdown on Uighurs, the week that was on The Interpreter.
9 Nov 2018 PNG and APEC: who gets to keep the Maseratis? Watna Mori The APEC leaders meeting will finally occur next week, but the costs still raise plenty of questions about priorities.
9 Nov 2018 Modi and Abe: judgement waits on India-Japan ties Purnendra Jain <p>The recent summit showcased a strong personal chemistry but this special relationship still faces obstacles.</p>
9 Nov 2018 Decoupling from China: cutting the Gordian Knot John Lee Expecting a coordinated global divorce with China is imprudent – it may also be impractical.
9 Nov 2018 The new normal: a close naval encounter in the South China Sea James Goldrick The Chinese commander’s handling of the situation was less than adept.
8 Nov 2018 Economic diplomacy: doing business with China, Donald’s soulmate Greg Earl The careful form of words to prevent the takeover of energy infrastructure at home without appearing anti-Chinese.
8 Nov 2018 Marginalising female combatants after conflict Eleanor Gordon A truly gender-responsive peacebuilding program will not only help dispel myths about women but build sustainable peace.
8 Nov 2018 New Caledonia’s independence referendum: a reminder of realities Denise Fisher With two more possible referendums, there is still plenty of talk to come about the future of the territory.
8 Nov 2018 Kevin Rudd’s script in defence of multilateralism Geoff Kitney Rudd’s time as PM covered great global upheaval, and his entreaty for the world to stop and think is worth noting.
7 Nov 2018 US midterms: the no-joke elections Daniel Flitton <p>Is anything short of a punishing defeat for Republicans actually an endorsement of Donald Trump?</p>