21 Feb 2019 Pulwama terrorist attack: Modi under pressure Ian Hall If India’s response is seen as weak, Modi risks his “strongman” reputation. Too strong, the risk might be nuclear war.
21 Feb 2019 The tremendous impact of a US-China investment and technology war Michael Thawley The impending bifurcation of the world internet economy will disrupt many industries, companies and national economies.
21 Feb 2019 China cabinet: the not-so-secret hack, plus the enemy of Freeman Kelsey Munro The strange reluctance to call out a “sophisticated state actor”, and Xi Jinping Thought now policed via a mobile app.
20 Feb 2019 Courting change in Malaysia Fiona Broom A combination of progress and hesitation is evident under Malaysia’s new rule, amid fear political turmoil will drag on.
20 Feb 2019 Responding to cyber attacks: resilience and transparency is key Dirk van Graver Yes, Australia’s security was tested, but keeping it secret won’t help the public accept inevitable dangers to networks.
20 Feb 2019 Demystifying Kashmir Hussain Nadim The readiness of India and Pakistan to hurl accusations – and maybe worse – ignores injustice and poverty on the ground.
20 Feb 2019 Aid links: calls for Australia first, the upside of dengue, more Alexandre Dayant Why refugees cutting down trees has led to strife in Uganda, plus more stories from the aid and development sector.
20 Feb 2019 India: another five years of Modi? Edmond Roy The tea-seller turned prime minister may see another term in office despite lacklustre domestic and foreign policy.
19 Feb 2019 Repatriating female foreign fighters: political not personal Lydia Khalil <p>Many foreign women who join ISIS were not duped or coerced. It is time to recognise Shamima Begum’s agency.</p>
19 Feb 2019 Polls apart: how Australian views have changed on “boat people” Alex Oliver , Kelsey Munro Charged atmospherics over border security has plenty guessing about public attitudes, but the numbers tell a story, too.
19 Feb 2019 Indonesia’s domestically focused foreign policy Nithin Coca It is unlikely that Indonesia’s seat on the Security Council will see it take a stance on foreign policy issues.
18 Feb 2019 Indonesia’s election debates: there’s substance in the style Ben Bland The televised debates bring the campaign to a country that has only been practising democracy for 20 years.
18 Feb 2019 Pulwama attack: more questions than answers Stuti Bhatnagar India’s retaliation against Pakistan is predictable, and not at all effective in tackling sources of Kashmir’s strife.
18 Feb 2019 One casualty of Jolo bombing: Indonesian-Philippine trust Sidney Jones The eagerness to blame Indonesians for the cathedral attack sets back regional cooperation, exactly when most needed.
18 Feb 2019 Mark Zuckerberg and the revolt of the public Martin Gurri The social media network is a battleground in a sociopolitical conflict, prompting fractures and heresies within elites.
15 Feb 2019 The legacy of nationalism in Korea Tom Eck The seeds sown 100 years ago have resulted in the freedoms enjoyed in South Korea by over 50 million people today.
15 Feb 2019 A rising China and the future of the “Blue Pacific” Dame Meg Taylor China’s growing economic and political strength globally brings both challenges and opportunities for the Pacific.
15 Feb 2019 In the Philippines, activists increasingly face a “living hell” Nick Aspinwall Victims of “red tagging,” or the false branding of activists as communist insurgents, can be fatal in the Philippines.
14 Feb 2019 Spats in the straits between Malaysia and Singapore Bec Strating The diplomatic tit-for-tat between the two neighbours for the territorial claim of the waterway has a long history.
14 Feb 2019 The curious case of aid concentration in Papua New Guinea Jonathan Pryke The extreme concentration of aid from Australia to PNG stands out. It may be time for others to get involved.
14 Feb 2019 Economic diplomacy: trade ground shifts despite US-China row Greg Earl Alarm is growing the WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism may soon suffer the same credibility loss as its deal-making.
14 Feb 2019 The barely-noticed momentous change to Australian foreign policy Donald R Rothwell A seemingly minor move on Venezuela has potential ramifications for every country Australia has diplomatic ties with.
13 Feb 2019 Unrest in India as it prepares for the world’s biggest election Aarti Betigeri Unemployment woes, unhappy farmers, and new faces in the game see Modi turn on his populist charm in an attempt to woo.
13 Feb 2019 The long tail of the al-Araibi case JJ Rose A case where Bahrain didn’t need to win to send a chill of horror up the spines of other dissidents watching on.
13 Feb 2019 Pacific Links: logging paradox, erupted islands, more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the Pacific Islands region.
13 Feb 2019 Doctors help the moral case for border security Danielle Fitzpatrick The medical evacuation bill is a really a debate on the limits of political discretion.
13 Feb 2019 Film review: They Shall Not Grow Old Joan Beaumont Peter Jackson has reclaimed the voices of veterans, and with technical prowess offered a glimpse of the battlefield.
12 Feb 2019 A Tobin tax: an idea whose time has come for Indonesia Stephen Grenville How to make portfolio flows “sticky” and avoid short-term swings in foreign sentiment sees an old idea gain new life.
12 Feb 2019 Nepal’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission limps on Renee Jeffery A culture of impunity has proved stubborn and entrenched.
12 Feb 2019 Australia, BRI backlash should be a warning on loans Tim Watkin The rush to loan-financed infrastructure is a geopolitical play, but does not consider the wellbeing of the recipients.
12 Feb 2019 Singapore: data leaks in a “Smart Nation” Kirsten Han Robust processes and security apparatus are needed before embracing the collection of vast amounts of sensitive data.
11 Feb 2019 Indonesia’s role in multilateral development banks Retno Maruti The path to leadership is littered with old players and the status quo, not economic diversity.
11 Feb 2019 The fight to preserve the Khon Pi Luang rapids Milton Osborne China is pushing to expand its navigation of the Mekong River, raising tricky questions of sovereignty and environment.
11 Feb 2019 China may only seek a limited naval role in the Indian Ocean David Brewster Many assume that China intends to replace American predominance in the Indian Ocean. But sea control seems unrealistic.
11 Feb 2019 Hong Kong: when rich dreams interrupt fortunate life Vivienne Chow Heritage and culture is cast aside in a society where it is sinful to block another person’s pathway to wealth.
8 Feb 2019 Thailand: the Princess vs the General Hervé Lemahieu It’s very unusual for key players from the country’s two most powerful institutions to publicly showcase divisions.
8 Feb 2019 Blocking asylum, by sea and air Guy S Goodwin-Gill , Tamara Wood Sometimes the dangers for refugees in transit are presented by the very people from whom they seek protection.
8 Feb 2019 Is Australia wise to pick sides in US-China trade war? Mike Callaghan Reported comments by Australia’s ambassador to the US warning Trump against a “pyrrhic” win with China seem out of step.
8 Feb 2019 Of “foolish wars, politics … ridiculous partisan investigations” Erin Hurley A Democrat-controlled House and a feisty Republican senate auger meaningful congressional oversight of foreign affairs.
8 Feb 2019 Russian arms flood Southeast Asia Matt Bartlett New data shows Russian power not only nuclear weapons. Asian states are being brought into Moscow’s sphere of influence.
7 Feb 2019 Inflated counts of civilian casualties collateral of modern war Rodger Shanahan Complex modern conflict makes identifying the cause of the war dead impossible. This seems to have eluded some lobbies.
7 Feb 2019 The Vietnamese venue will shape the second Trump-Kim summit Khang Vu <p>Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet in Vietnam, a backdrop with history for the US and promise for North Korea.</p>
7 Feb 2019 Yes, Hillary could have led the world to war with Kim Jong-un Daniel Flitton A hoary “what if”, but Trump has helped calm Korean peninsula dangers in a way that may have eluded his 2016 rival.
7 Feb 2019 China cabinet: Huang Xiangmo’s visa strife, and outlook downbeats Kelsey Munro <p>Is Australia stepping up pushback against Beijing? And why is China worried about economic bad views?</p>
6 Feb 2019 Facebook’s first 15 years and lessons for diplomacy Damien Spry <p>Diplomacy has not found facebook to be an easy or effective way to improve engagement across borders.</p>
6 Feb 2019 Aid links: Ebola strikes, donations drop, and Gates debates Alexandre Dayant The case for a woman to lead the World Bank, the poverty paradox, and stories from the aid and development sector.
6 Feb 2019 Hopes and tempered promises for the Bangsamoro Organic Law Imelda Deinla Fatal bombings just few days after the historic vote demonstrated that peacebuilding in the region is contentious.
6 Feb 2019 Through the Taliban’s eyes: peace prospects in Afghanistan Baheer Wardak <p>Insights gleaned from Taliban documents suggest little chance of an escape from strife. </p>
5 Feb 2019 Film Review: Brexit – the Uncivil War Matthew O’Neil <p>A compelling political thriller, dabbling in both sides of the Brexit divide, if ultimately settling on Remain.</p>
5 Feb 2019 Not only China, Tsai Ing-wen must master the politics of pork William Sharp The agricultural lobby is making trouble for Taiwan’s president, yet tackling vested interests might be key to winning.