10 Feb 2020 Next steps in Australia’s coronavirus strategy Dominic Meagher A travel ban stopped the spread of the virus but such a policy is not sustainable. Here is what more can be can done.
10 Feb 2020 Trump impeachment: The aftermath Erin Hurley It was clear Senate Republicans would ensure acquittal, but the process put Trump’s corruption on full display.
10 Feb 2020 Five urgent issues for Indonesia’s president Elaine Pearson Joko Widodo’s Australian visit is an opportunity to call out the worsening human rights situation in Indonesia.
7 Feb 2020 Australia-Indonesia: An uncertain world makes for firm friends Greta Nabbs-Keller Both countries have more and more in common, a fact which should challenge old tropes about difference.
7 Feb 2020 What Trump’s State of the Union tells us about his re-election bid Gorana Grgic Meanwhile, the rest of the world adjusts to uncertainty in no small part fuelled by the incumbent US President.
7 Feb 2020 Brexit and the Pacific: Sink or swim? Alexandre Dayant Growing UK presence in the Pacific Islands aims to boost prosperity, but a range of factors could tip the balance.
6 Feb 2020 Chart of the week: Trust in China The Interpreter Public attitudes towards China and its leadership have shifted over the years. Coronavirus could push the trend further.
6 Feb 2020 Australian politics: Trouble at the top, again Daniel Flitton Scott Morrison, after a torrid summer, now has to contend with big hat brashness inside his junior coalition partner.
5 Feb 2020 Trump’s White House: State of chaos Sam Hendricks “Our most thrilling stories are not yet told”, the president declared, but a new book is full of thrills – and spills.
5 Feb 2020 US-China competition in Asia: Who risks wins Sam Roggeveen Victory in great power games have rested on military might far more than the attractiveness of a leadership model.
5 Feb 2020 Pacific links: Coronavirus consequences, climate costs, more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the Pacific Islands region.
5 Feb 2020 ASEAN: Perceptions of power and security Ivy Kwek A recent survey reveals distrust of both China and the US across Southeast Asia, and a pragmatic sense of partnerships.
4 Feb 2020 Middle East Peace Plan: A once in a lifetime deal, not in a good way Rodger Shanahan A distinctly pro-Israel bias to the whole enterprise seems to confirm a Palestinian view of a plan as “dead on arrival”.
4 Feb 2020 Tokyo Olympics are a chance for diplomatic reset with North Korea Khang Vu The 2018 PyeongChang games eased engagement between South Korea and Kim Jong-un. Japan has a similar opportunity now.
4 Feb 2020 Solastalgia: A malady for our age? Mark Beeson Dread at the state of the environment has been creeping in steadily. Now there’s a word for it.
3 Feb 2020 Indonesia: The not so good news Tim Lindsey , Tim Mann Indonesia is becoming a wealthy nation, but still has an enormous number of very poor people, who are not doing well.
3 Feb 2020 Competitive coexistence: A new blueprint for Russia-West relations Elizabeth Buchanan Building a better strategy means, above all, getting rid of theoretical constructs that no longer apply.
3 Feb 2020 Where Latin America can learn from Australia in dealing with China Francisco de Santibañes Rising Chinese influence has put South American capitals in a bind. Australia might provide them some useful lessons.
31 Jan 2020 Carlos Ghosn – from rock-star CEO to international fugitive John West The tale of the former Nissan chief exposes the contradictions of the man – and of corporate culture in Japan.
31 Jan 2020 Afghan transit a game changer for Gwadar port Adnan Aamir The Chinese-run port in Pakistan, a vital part of the belt-and-road plan, may have found a path to success.
31 Jan 2020 A new ambassador in Washington Alan C. Tidwell A diplomatic changing of the guard means Australia has a chance to have a different conversation.
30 Jan 2020 Economic diplomacy: APEC’s future, digital trade deals, and green debt Greg Earl Malaysian PM Mahathir controls the credibility of APEC, and China controls how emerging economies cut carbon emissions.
30 Jan 2020 As Hong Kong wards off coronavirus, authorities struggle to win trust Vivienne Chow The government's refusal to close the border has set off a public panic. Is it overreaction – or justified?
30 Jan 2020 The Bougainville referendum: Celebrations turn to sadness and hope Kylie McKenna The emotional responses to the vote offer a more nuanced picture than an emphasis on hypothetical worst-case outcomes.
30 Jan 2020 Trump’s State of the Union: A preview Robert E Kelly State of the Union speeches are traditionally dull affairs. This one could be the most bizarre in US history.
29 Jan 2020 Coronavirus: One step forward, one step back for the global economy Roland Rajah Beyond the human toll, fears will stop people heading to shops, eating out, travelling, and cause other consumer costs.
29 Jan 2020 The real US–China competition: Competing theories of influence Ali Wyne , Michael J. Mazarr Both can be coercive, but the US is in danger of surrendering what is arguably the more sustainable model of influence.
29 Jan 2020 Aid links: Brain drain, big data, demographic traps, and more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the aid and development sector.
29 Jan 2020 Scott Morrison wasn’t at the Raisina Dialogue, but his ideas were Darren Lim The political centre-right is seeking to redefine what “internationalism” means with an emphasis on sovereignty.
28 Jan 2020 Forging consensus in the South China Sea Michael Nguyen By backing each other’s claims, a united Southeast Asian front would be difficult for Beijing to divide and conquer.
28 Jan 2020 The US is elbowing Australia and allies in a race for the China market John Edwards Australia needs to be very wary of how Donald Trump’s “unbelievable deal” will play out.
28 Jan 2020 Q&A: Jason Rezaian on Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s nightmare in Iran Daniel Flitton The American journalist – also once a prisoner in Tehran – wants Australia to push to end Iran’s state hostage-taking.
27 Jan 2020 What the Raisina Dialogue tells about India’s view of the world Natasha Jha Bhaskar Forging consensus on global problems is key, and the best way to find common ground is by talking.
24 Jan 2020 For Rohingya, the long distance between law and justice JJ Rose This week’s ruling at the International Court of Justice delivered a stern rebuke, but it won’t stick.
24 Jan 2020 Wuhan coronavirus: How upfront has Beijing been? Richard McGregor So far, to authoritarian type – placing strict controls on information in the name of maintaining stability.
24 Jan 2020 Russia makes its presence known in Iran crisis Alexey Muraviev Through military and diplomatic manoeuvres, Russia has signalled its stance on further US intervention in the region.
24 Jan 2020 Book Review: Can we do good without it really costing anything? Paul Ronalds To be seduced by “MarketWorld” thinking is one thing – to grapple with how to break the cycle is quite another.
23 Jan 2020 Learning from extinction Daniel Flitton With the spotlight on animals’ fate in Australia’s raging bushfires, perhaps a North American experience has answers.
23 Jan 2020 China has Honiara onside but hasn’t yet won over Solomon Islands Denghua Zhang , Derek Gwali Futaiasi Consternation about the diplomatic switch from Taiwan shows how local politics can have international ramifications.
23 Jan 2020 India: Navigating the straits of capability Prakash Gopal The Indian Navy’s ambition to be a “net security provider” is going nowhere as long as it lacks the proper resources.
22 Jan 2020 In India, the link between sexual violence and economic slowdown Aarti Betigeri Sometimes, seemingly unrelated events can shed light on larger issues plaguing a society.
22 Jan 2020 The Kurds are again caught in the crossfire, now between US and Iran Lauren Williams Yet the Kurds may gamble to play the two adversaries off against each other to finally achieve an independent state.
22 Jan 2020 Pacific links: China’s “common interests”, bushfire relief, more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the Pacific Islands region.
22 Jan 2020 Japan has struck low in climate ambition Daniel Hurst Vague timeframes and inadequate emission reduction targets leave plenty of wiggle room in Abe Shinzo’s claims to lead.
21 Jan 2020 Pacific development outlook for 2020 Alexandre Dayant Following on last year’s growth, the region will continue to see both challenges and cause for optimism.
21 Jan 2020 Reports of China’s economic death are greatly exaggerated Stephen Grenville No-one denies a transition from poverty to riches is littered with traps and dead ends – but nor is failure inevitable.
21 Jan 2020 The real winners in the trade war might be found in Southeast Asia Simon Roughneen The latest figures suggest strife in Hong Kong has also given a boost to the region’s economic fortunes.
20 Jan 2020 In Timor-Leste, failed budget sparks a political crisis Michael Leach Instability looms as the largest party in the governing coalition abstains on the budget proposed by its own government.
20 Jan 2020 Expect more hype, little progress on North Korea this year Robert E Kelly Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in are eager for a deal, but the current stalemate is likely to continue.