2 days ago Putin in Asia: Setting a cat among the pigeons Ian Hill Ever a pragmatist, the Russian leader’s calculated alignments are purely based on needs and interests.
25 Jun 2024 Tariffs, data security and global collaboration: Navigating the geopolitics of electric vehicles Marina Yue Zhang Protectionism isn’t going to help with meeting global climate ambitions.
20 Jun 2024 How Taiwan fights the disinformation war Huynh Tam Sang , Tong Thai Thien , Le Thi Yen Nhi Newly inaugurated president Lai Ching-te will need to collaborate inside and outside the state to counter China’s cognitive warfare.
20 Jun 2024 Overcoming the deliberate legal ambiguity adopted by China’s coast guard Peter Leavy A new order is telling of Beijing’s selective and ongoing effort to undermine the law of the sea.
13 Jun 2024 Who is Chinese Premier, Li Qiang? Richard McGregor Low expectations for China’s 2iC, in name at least, might miss the results of his quiet influence.
12 Jun 2024 Deterring China’s military violence against Australians Peter Layton Options to respond should be made clear before the worst happens.
11 Jun 2024 Rare earths vs rarer resources: Global ripples from Australia’s divestment decision Marina Yue Zhang Climate change is a challenge China and the United States are fighting together, making technological cooperation key.
6 Jun 2024 Unpacking China’s propaganda narratives against the Philippines Susannah Patton The danger in deception.
6 Jun 2024 Zelenskyy put a spotlight on China’s Ukraine war problem: Defend Ukraine’s sovereignty, or Russian security? Nicholas Khoo Even a powerful state must make trade-offs in its foreign policy.
5 Jun 2024 The China alibi Jenny Gordon A geopolitical contest between the United States and China should not stop Australians assessing their own economic interests.
30 May 2024 The message behind China’s high-profile “comfort women” lawsuit against Tokyo Ming Gao Nationalism has a potent influence on historical memory – and this can skew in unexpected directions.
27 May 2024 What do Biden’s big new China tariffs mean for global development? Roland Rajah Downsides abound but there’s also a path where developing nations benefit.
21 May 2024 Whether EVs or solar panels, protectionism has the same distorting effect John Edwards Biden is playing election politics with tariffs on China’s electric cars, while Albanese’s solar subsidy plans might end up costing Australia.
17 May 2024 The most important factor hardening China’s stance on Taiwan David Cheng-Wei Wu And that is China itself.
16 May 2024 Economic diplomacy: Budgeting for deglobalisation Greg Earl Keeping up with the worldwide shift to industry policy is stretching boundaries of both economics and diplomacy.
15 May 2024 A code of conduct won’t solve the South China Sea crisis Rahman Yaacob Sub-optimal negotiations are likely to lead to a sub-standard agreement.
13 May 2024 The cause for China’s coercion in the skies may lay under the water Justin Burke Better to understand now why Australia might be targeted rather than in the aftermath of a fatal incident.
13 May 2024 Made in Australia meets China’s export juggernaut Henry Storey China’s irrepressible appetite for Australian resources will severely complicate the country’s manufacturing renaissance.
9 May 2024 Serbia is all aboard for the China ride Nina Markovic Khaze Xi Jinping’s visit to Belgrade was reminiscent of the days in Communist Yugoslavia when comrades would visit Tito.
8 May 2024 The Philippines and the Digital Silk Road Julio S. Amador III , Deryk Matthew N. Baladjay China is shaping the emerging digital landscape in Southeast Asia, reflecting a wider competition.
7 May 2024 Helicopter flare up should highlight China’s base instincts Sam Roggeveen An Australian military response to Beijing’s provocation is unthinkable – but there are other ways to tame its ambition.
7 May 2024 PNG-China: What’s to gain in any policing deal? Oliver Nobetau It seems we’ll be hearing more about this prospective arrangement.
29 Apr 2024 The cable ties to China’s Digital Silk Road Sadia Rahman Stronger international protections are needed to safeguard the connections of the digital age.
24 Apr 2024 Three factors hardening China’s stance on Taiwan Tarik Solmaz Beijing might not soon invade, but its “grey-zone” threats are set to escalate.
22 Apr 2024 China’s high ambition for the low-altitude economy Kashif Anwar Flying low might be the best way to spur an economic take-off.
22 Apr 2024 Are US export controls making China’s chip industry more innovative? Manoj Harjani The cost calculation changes when restrictions are involved.
17 Apr 2024 Why China remains unlikely to invade Taiwan Denny Roy Xi Jinping didn't reach the top of Chinese politics by gambling.
10 Apr 2024 Prabowo in China: Indonesia’s president-elect on the world stage Warief Djajanto Basorie Prabowo signalled that he will continue Jokowi's work, but Jakarta and Beijing remain at odds over the South China Sea.
9 Apr 2024 What are China’s long-term Antarctic ambitions? Benjamin J. Sacks , Peter Dortmans Beijing’s desire to expand into “far frontiers” will test Antarctic protocols. Canberra will need a robust response.
5 Apr 2024 Pakistan: The dangerous reality of working on China’s megaprojects Syed Fazl-e-Haider A spate of deadly insurgent attacks on Chinese nationals sends a message about vulnerability.
5 Apr 2024 What should Australia be doing about the South China Sea? Susannah Patton While Australia’s interests are clear, its contribution is ambiguous.
2 Apr 2024 A wave of US trilaterals sends a clear message to China Richard Javad Heydarian Revamped security groupings led by Washington, including with Manila and Tokyo, are the new normal.
28 Mar 2024 Are Beijing and Washington testing the dark forest hypothesis? Jersey Lee A TV spin-off may explain why China and the US have chosen not to shoot first and ask questions later.
28 Mar 2024 Mind the gap: China’s megaproject promises fall short of reality in Southeast Asia Grace Stanhope , Alexandre Dayant Debt, delay and deteriorating ties between China and its infrastructure partners have led some to go it alone.
27 Mar 2024 China and the great global AI governance divide Benjamin Herscovitch Beijing already has at its disposal multiple means to shape how the world approaches this technological revolution.
27 Mar 2024 Mapping the oceans is the new front in the battle for influence in the Indian Ocean David Brewster Ruling the waves means first understanding what lies beneath. Enter the geopolitics of hydrography.
26 Mar 2024 Opium and the colonial narco-state Mark Pierce In an attempt to control 19th century trade with India and China, Britain dumped tea and resorted to a new addictive drug.
25 Mar 2024 Where did that Chinese police video come from? Graeme Smith , Daria Impiombato Like governments everywhere, when a problem is out of control, they put on a show.
25 Mar 2024 The Philippines seeks out old friends and new Rahul Mishra , Peter Brian M. Wang Beijing’s assertiveness means hedging is a luxury Manila can no longer afford.
22 Mar 2024 Green transition: Supercharging a sustainable future for the Asia‑Pacific Christoph Nedopil An ambitious path of competition and collaboration with China would ensure the region’s economic non-dependence.
21 Mar 2024 New Zealand and ASEAN: Focusing on what’s right under its nose Orson Tan As a country at the end of the global supply chain, New Zealand depends on the stability of Southeast Asia.
21 Mar 2024 China's grey-zone provocations: Time to reciprocate Peter Layton Those subject to China's actions have responded cautiously. They now need to consider a change in tactics.
20 Mar 2024 China’s dominance over critical minerals poses an unacceptable risk John Coyne , Justin Bassi The present market structure gives Beijing a whip hand – and we’ve already seen the consequences.
19 Mar 2024 Why Japan’s de‑risking response to China is incoherent Aaron Magunna A gap in interests divides the national security community in Japan and influential parts of the domestic business sector.
15 Mar 2024 Shipping and the great shrinking waterways Selwyn Parker With droughts a more regular feature due to climate change, the globe needs a big rethink on supply chains.
13 Mar 2024 Understanding China’s efforts to bridge the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait disputes Sophie Wushuang Yi Regional problems are challenging enough without lumping them together.
12 Mar 2024 Chinese social media and the 2025 Australian federal election Fan Yang , Robbie Fordyce , Luke Heemsbergen Those intent on spreading political misinformation are finding ways around strict foreign interference rules.
6 Mar 2024 A summit between Japan and North Korea? About time Khang Vu With Kim Jong-un extending an olive branch to Tokyo, high-level talks may be on the cards, but roadblocks remain.
5 Mar 2024 From confrontation to collaboration: Working together on critical minerals supply chains Marina Yue Zhang , Xunpeng (Roc) Shi A global energy transition will rely not on decoupling but uniting for a diversified and sustainable future.
28 Feb 2024 Could Myanmar become Beijing’s quagmire? Henry Storey The imperative to protect Chinese victims of transnational crime has set off a chain reaction that could jeopardise Beijing’s longer-term objectives.