16 Sep 2019 The last of the White House neocons Gorana Grgic Bolton’s ouster makes clear the US president’s policy isn’t “America first”, but “Trump first”.
16 Sep 2019 Quiet and unquiet graves: letter from Port Moresby Gordon Peake What ghostly memorials of a distant past tell us about the present.
13 Sep 2019 The Arab Spring echoes as Tunisia faces the test of democracy Merriden Varrall The presidential race has brought out a combative range of candidates, prying apart an already divided electorate.
13 Sep 2019 Book review: Hitler’s Anglo-Saxon envy Marcus Colla A new biography argues the German dictator’s true obsession was to find a way to compete with the US and Great Britain.
12 Sep 2019 Economic diplomacy: Indonesian trade, ADB v BRI and Chinese money Greg Earl Indonesia’s economic growth might not be spectacular, but it is the world’s most stable – and that helps Australia.
12 Sep 2019 Will Israeli voters give Bibi a “get out of jail” card? Ian Parmeter The corruption allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are the subtext to the elections on 17 September.
12 Sep 2019 The wisdom of Solomons: Taiwan and China’s Pacific power play Graeme Smith Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare offers an insight on the whys and why nots of diplomatic recognition.
11 Sep 2019 Not such a great game Adnan Aamir Pakistan staked its fortunes on brokering a US-Taliban peace deal in Afghanistan. Then Donald Trump scuttled it.
11 Sep 2019 Why did the NZ Opposition Leader jump the shark on China? Robert Ayson National is partying like its 2008 and playing domestic politics without a care to the cost.
11 Sep 2019 Bolton sacking means Morrison will visit a White House again in chaos Daniel Flitton <p>So much diplomatic energy is wasted when Donald Trump decides to fire another key administration official.</p>
11 Sep 2019 Pacific links: diplomatic wrangling and country nomenclature Alexandre Dayant From Solomon Islands to Cook Islands, controversy abounds with stories from across the Pacific Islands region.
11 Sep 2019 Cat videos meet Big Brother Elliott Zaagman China has harnessed domestic social media to spread its propaganda. What happens when it exports the same tactics?
10 Sep 2019 At sea, safety is just as important as security Sam Bateman The Indian Ocean region needs stronger measures for maritime safety.
10 Sep 2019 The Amazing Race flies into North Korea Khang Vu North Korea’s charm offensive stepped up a gear when the popular and long-running TV franchise made a stopover.
10 Sep 2019 Kremlinology: What does Russia want? Rules Based Audio podcast out now Kelsey Munro In Episode 9, Russian dissident Yevgenia Albats and veteran Russia analyst Bobo Lo talk about what Putin wants.
10 Sep 2019 Why the US and its allies should keep ASEAN at the centre Anu Anwar Southeast Asia has its own interest in maintaining the free flow of trade in the region.
9 Sep 2019 Narendra Modi, frequent flyer Ian Hall Although faced with a slew of domestic challenges, the Indian prime minister has kept up his globetrotting ways.
9 Sep 2019 The withering of Robert Mugabe, as told by Australia’s Prime Ministers Daniel Flitton It’s hard to fathom looking back, but Zimbabwe’s troubles consumed countless hours for Australia’s political leaders.
9 Sep 2019 With new coastguard, Myanmar looks to improve maritime security Andrew Selth The proposed force would help protect the country’s lengthy coastline, and open opportunities for regional cooperation.
6 Sep 2019 Mekong: When the river runs dry Milton Osborne Both drought and upstream water releases again challenge the control of the Mekong River.
6 Sep 2019 A fugitive preacher ignites controversy in Malaysia Max Walden The government’s shielding of Zakir Naik tests PM Mahathir Mohamad’s commitment to equal rights and democratic values.
6 Sep 2019 Pressure upon pressure builds around Kashmir Stuti Bhatnagar <p>Amid sabre rattling and sharp rhetoric, the hostility between India and Pakistan is only growing.</p>
6 Sep 2019 China’s Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands ploy to undercut the US-Japan alliance Andrew Taffer The 2012–13 crises revealed Beijing’s wedging strategy, and that needs to be understood before tensions flare again.
5 Sep 2019 Trump: When will enough be enough? Robert E Kelly After a month of manic and bizarre behaviour, the President’s approval ratings barely move.
5 Sep 2019 Leaders’ communiqués: Do we need them anymore? Joanna Hewitt Even without a statement to share the results of summit deliberations, global leaders’ meetings still get things done.
5 Sep 2019 How the people of Timor‑Leste feel about security Robin Perry A new nationwide survey reveals strong trust in local security actors but also the obstacles to maintaining peace.
5 Sep 2019 Can Japan catch up in the economic scramble for Africa? Anthony Maliki From used-car markets to giant infrastructure projects, Asia’s leading powers see more than a continent in need of aid.
4 Sep 2019 In Java, the water is running out Kate Walton Drought, pollution, and poor resource management threaten Indonesia's most populous island with total water scarcity.
4 Sep 2019 In Dhaka, Payne will look to renew engagement with Bangladesh Syed Badrul Ahsan The Australian Foreign Minister has a lengthy agenda to cover, from refugees to trade to terrorism.
4 Sep 2019 Aid links: Greta in New York, Rohingya crisis two years on, more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the aid and development sector.
4 Sep 2019 You can’t always get what you want, but you can get what you need Victor Abramowicz If Australia must spend more on the military, there is no point buying a Ferrari when a Toyota will do.
3 Sep 2019 Waking up to Australia’s real Pacific family Wadan Narsey A simple act of generosity could have recast Australia’s climate-change politics in the region for the better.
3 Sep 2019 The “grey zone”: Political warfare is back Thomas Paterson As the battles shift in the digital age, Australia needs a strategy to compete – and to win public support.
3 Sep 2019 Germany’s enigmatic East and the fate of Europe’s right-wing populists Marcus Colla The far-right gained at weekend elections, but only in a cycle of division that leaves politics increasingly fragmented.
3 Sep 2019 How the US keeps priority boarding ahead of Iran at the United Nations Carlisle Richardson If Iran’s Foreign Minister wants to speak at UN headquarters in New York, is the US obliged to issue him a visa?
2 Sep 2019 Timor-Leste’s future still shadowed by the past Sophie Raynor History and heroes hold the spotlight, 20 years after the country voted for its freedom.
2 Sep 2019 A light amid the gloom of the US-China trade war John Edwards Everything leaks in Washington, except the 150-page summary of the trade talks – and that’s a good sign of seriousness.
2 Sep 2019 Macron’s risky quest for equilibrium via rapprochement Eglantine Staunton The French president has extended a hand to Russia to strengthen Europe in world dominated by the US and China.
2 Sep 2019 The intractable mess in Jammu and Kashmir Christopher Snedden New Delhi has even managed to antagonise the pro-Indian politicians in the area with its latest crackdown.
30 Aug 2019 Secrets and laws Mark F. Briskey Finding the balance between national security and press freedom means acknowledging real threats exist.
30 Aug 2019 Brexit: Deal or no deal Lawrence Freedman The clock is ticking, and a theatrical Boris Johnson is putting on a show of being prepared to go to the brink.
30 Aug 2019 Suspicion creeps into the Five Eyes Alasdair Nicholson The anglophone intelligence group has had its squabbles of late, but it won’t be undone.
29 Aug 2019 Should ScoMo support Trump’s “madman” tactics? Stephen Grenville The risk of going all-in with America’s trade war
29 Aug 2019 Economic diplomacy: Exporting education, tapping Vossies, more Greg Earl Australia grapples with sharp shifts in student numbers amid a parallel debate about standards and foreign influence.
29 Aug 2019 Australia sails into muddy waters in the Gulf Brigid O’Farrell For how long will Scott Morrison be able to insist the build-up of a US-led coalition is “separate” to wider tensions?
29 Aug 2019 Gender-based violence and the Arms Trade Treaty Susan Hutchinson The danger to women from small arms and light weapons should be at the centre of military export controls.
28 Aug 2019 The Kainaki II Declaration is a signal of Pacific strength Dame Meg Taylor This amounts to the strongest statement the Pacific Islands Forum has ever issued collectively on climate change.
28 Aug 2019 Who wants to be a peacemaker? Rita Parker Next year’s contenders for non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council have much to offer, and perhaps much to gain.
28 Aug 2019 Pacific links: Forum fallout, PNG’s reshuffle plus new Nauru President Alexandre Dayant Australia stumbles on the step up, plus links and stories from the Pacific islands region.
28 Aug 2019 The Philippine standoff over China Malcolm Cook President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen to woo Beijing, in spite of widespread public objection.