31 Aug 2020 Australia has lost its “best friend” in Asia David Walton , Akimoto Daisuke Whale hunts and submarine deals gone awry caused prickles, but Abe Shinzo sought special relationship with Canberra.
31 Aug 2020 The limits of Zoom diplomacy in Asia Ben Bland A whirlwind of online diplomatic speed-dating doesn’t allow the impromptu conversations where real business is done.
31 Aug 2020 The bleak reality of sectarian Lebanon Lauren Williams As the Lebanese people are left to pick up the pieces of the 4 August blast, few have faith in the state to help.
31 Aug 2020 The demographic influence in New Caledonia’s next referendum Alexandre Dayant Ahead of the second independence ballot, shifting demographics and past voting patterns offer insight into the result.
30 Aug 2020 Abe aimed to move mountains, setting Japan high goals for the future Purnendra Jain A strategic thinker and global leader, Japan’s prime minister was bold in foreign policy and politically strong at home.
28 Aug 2020 A diplomatic breakdown over “snapback” tests the UN Richard Gowan Dispute over a US call for pre-2015 Iran sanctions has pushed the Security Council to its limit. It’s been there before.
28 Aug 2020 Jakarta should be wary of Beijing’s South China Sea proposals Aristyo Rizka Darmawan “Joint development” is a misnomer when China has no legal stake in what is Indonesian territory.
28 Aug 2020 Understanding the full spectrum of hate Matteo Vergani Extreme violence garners most attention, but the problems arise much earlier – both online and in the real world.
27 Aug 2020 Economic diplomacy: Spilled milk and foreign wages Greg Earl The government blocks a sale to a Chinese dairy firm, overseas remittances stay afloat, and ministers talk frameworks.
27 Aug 2020 Indo-Pacific strategy: Before justifying the means, identify the ends Jason Israel Facing uncertainty of where “strategic competition” is headed, first look for the ideal outcome.
27 Aug 2020 Australia needs the workers, the Pacific needs the jobs Grant Wyeth Striking the right balance between backpackers and the seasonal workers is key to Canberra’s neighbourhood ambition.
26 Aug 2020 America’s very unusual conventions Erin Hurley Following on the Democrats’ big show of unity last week, Republicans hit the screens this week to remake their leader.
26 Aug 2020 Where next for MIKTA? Jeffrey Robertson Tacking the problems created by Covid-19 appear to be beyond this particular example of middle-power activism.
26 Aug 2020 A post-pandemic trade revival Madeleine King The shadow trade minister sets out a four-point plan for Australia to turn an unparalleled crisis into an opportunity.
25 Aug 2020 A measure of change in Myanmar election Tanmay Kadam With a slate of new parties and shifting alliances, a repeat of the NLD landslide of 2015 is unlikely.
25 Aug 2020 The killings in the Philippines grow more brazen Nick Aspinwall The recent murder of a well-known activist signals a turning point in the campaign to eliminate dissent.
25 Aug 2020 The delusion of India trying to throttle China’s maritime trade Sudarshan Y. Shrikhande Rowdy debates about going for China’s “jugular” in the Malacca Strait should not obscure the practical difficulties.
24 Aug 2020 Why Navalny matters Robert Horvath Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny threatens the Kremlin because he stands for a peaceful, democratic Russia.
24 Aug 2020 Kashmir, a year on from the change Roshni Kapur Revoking special status hasn’t resolved militancy or improved the local economy – both supposed goals of the move.
24 Aug 2020 Europe’s big bonds and the prospect of a boon for Australia Remy Davison , Nina Markovic Khaze Hundreds of billions will be devoted to Covid-19 economic recovery, and with it comes a huge investment opportunity.
24 Aug 2020 The Hariri verdict and the fate of Hezbollah Rodger Shanahan The ruling on the 2005 assassination of the Lebanese PM will be a lasting stain on the party, but not its end.
21 Aug 2020 Hidden seams in the UAE-Israel deal Ben Scott It’s all about Iran, right? Actually, the agreement has more to do with managing the US and China.
21 Aug 2020 Book Review: The deadly legacy of the Cold War in the modern world John West The anti-communist purge in Indonesia in the 1960s is retold in a compelling examination of US Cold War policy.
20 Aug 2020 Australia doesn’t need to choose between guns and butter Frank Yuan The country’s options in defence, aid and diplomacy are not as financially constrained as might be feared.
20 Aug 2020 Australia and Sri Lanka: Air connectivity in the Indian Ocean region George I. H. Cooke The success of the two countries’ naval cooperation shows the potential for expanded partnership.
20 Aug 2020 In Malaysia’s Covid “infodemic”, crime is all too easy Harris Zainul A crackdown on the spreading of false information is unfair if people don’t have the means to spot it.
19 Aug 2020 The Democrat and the world’s biggest democracy Aarti Betigeri Indians have embraced the US vice-presidential nominee as one of their own, even if her politics might clash.
19 Aug 2020 As Pakistan and Saudi Arabia drift apart, China moves in Syed Fazl-e-Haider A growing schism between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan points to new alliances in the Muslim world.
18 Aug 2020 Diplomacy and global governance after Covid‑19: Prepare for change Jeffrey Robertson Centralised decision-making and tighter budgets are here to stay, with pointless political talkfest out of the way.
18 Aug 2020 Kamala Harris: Where does Australia feature in her worldview? Iona Main What we know about Joe Biden’s running mate is she presents as a centrist internationalist. And she could be president.
18 Aug 2020 Foreign policy identity politics is a dangerous path Melissa Conley Tyler Populism reduces choices and promotes inflexibility. Australia’s foreign policy and national security require restraint.
17 Aug 2020 The essence of timing in politics Rodger Shanahan The UAE earned goodwill for a deal with Israel, but the US is still struggling to win backers for its hard line on Iran.
17 Aug 2020 Book review: “The false promise of liberal order” Ben Scott A contrarian view on a cherished historical narrative and the necessity of “dark bargains with illiberal forces”.
17 Aug 2020 Sri Lanka’s elections: Another step in the wrong direction Taylor Dibbert The consolidation of Rajapaksa rule promises to accelerate what is already a swing back towards repressive government.
14 Aug 2020 Diego Garcia: The US has a clear choice Jagdish Koonjul The Mauritian ambassador to the UN on recognising the country’s sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.
14 Aug 2020 From Santiago to Sydney, opening Latin America with fibre-optic cable Alex Vedovi While no panacea, a new cable link is an unexpected chance for greater trans-Pacific ties away from superpower rivalry.
14 Aug 2020 Contemplating Kamala Harris Michael Fullilove , Richard McGregor A discussion of US presidential candidate Joe Biden’s pick for vice-presidential running mate.
14 Aug 2020 World order in the time of coronavirus Bobo Lo Blame China and Russia. But the real cause of breakdown in the “rules-based international order” lies with the West.
13 Aug 2020 Japan’s tech industry reboot will have region-wide effects Elliot Silverberg , Patrick Madaj Japan can play a key role in digital debates facing democratic and authoritarian societies alike.
13 Aug 2020 Economic diplomacy: A call to syringes, not arms Greg Earl Australia looks to navigate a recession, global business faces routine disruptions, and war is cheaper than a pandemic.
13 Aug 2020 The myth of Rodrigo Duterte’s “independent” foreign policy Andrea Chloe Wong By lashing the United States and drawing closer to China, the Philippines president has undermined his own goals.
12 Aug 2020 In US election, no surprise, no mystery Erin Hurley The only real unknown is just how far Donald Trump will go to remain in office.
12 Aug 2020 Afghanistan’s unseen Covid crisis Andrew Quilty In a country familiar with tragedy, the pandemic is met with a dose of nonchalance. But the numbers keep going up.
12 Aug 2020 China is overturning the rules-based order from within Malcolm Jorgensen By contesting basic principles of international law, China is doing far more damage than is often recognised.
11 Aug 2020 US in Southeast Asia: Democracy is (sort of) out, deterrence is in William Choong It would be a stretch for ASEAN members to march to the beat of Mike Pompeo’s democracy drums in confronting China.
11 Aug 2020 Cambodia: Hard choices Kimkong Heng Punishment for democratic backsliding might force Hun Sen’s government closer to China – but not without cost.
11 Aug 2020 Chinese dams and the Mekong drought Milton Osborne The environmental impact of China’s dam building upstream is undeniable. The silence from some quarters is surprising.
10 Aug 2020 What we have lost: International education and public diplomacy Angela Lehmann Entangling universities with geopolitics can mean a bad student experience has a far broader cost.
10 Aug 2020 Chinese trawlers in the Galapagos: The protection challenge Mélodie Ruwet Locking off waters to protect biodiversity won’t work without recognising that fish don’t care for the lines on a map.
10 Aug 2020 The most important American election ever? Mark Beeson Four more years of Trump would be simply catastrophic, not just for America but for the world.