28 Mar 2024
Are Beijing and Washington testing the dark forest hypothesis?
A TV spin-off may explain why China and the US have chosen not to shoot first and ask questions later.
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28 Mar 2024
Mind the gap: China’s megaproject promises fall short of reality in Southeast Asia
Debt, delay and deteriorating ties between China and its infrastructure partners have led some to go it alone. -
28 Mar 2024
North Korea’s new threat: “Core central striking means”
Technological advancement is making nuclear disarmament goals even more difficult. -
27 Mar 2024
A closer look at the rising popularity of Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa
And could she take the next step to the top job? -
27 Mar 2024
China and the great global AI governance divide
Beijing already has at its disposal multiple means to shape how the world approaches this technological revolution. -
27 Mar 2024
Reflecting Australia as a career ambassador
Australia rightfully has a positive image, even if we’re sometimes better at telling our story abroad than we are at home. -
27 Mar 2024
Mapping the oceans is the new front in the battle for influence in the Indian Ocean
Ruling the waves means first understanding what lies beneath. Enter the geopolitics of hydrography. -
26 Mar 2024
Moscow attacks: Why Putin was quick to blame Ukraine
The Kremlin is covering its own mistakes in the bid to deflect attention. -
26 Mar 2024
Should Japan expand its security partnerships in the Pacific?
Four reasons why rushing in may not be the answer. -
26 Mar 2024
Opium and the colonial narco-state
In an attempt to control 19th century trade with India and China, Britain dumped tea and resorted to a new addictive drug. -
26 Mar 2024
From silence to remembrance: Vietnam’s shifting approach to China
The delicate balancing of honouring fallen soldiers while navigating a strategically important yet tense relationship with a powerful neighbour. -
25 Mar 2024
Islamic State terror attack in Moscow a grim acknowledgement of global power status Russia seeks
One of Moscow’s goals in the Middle East was in many ways similar to that of the United States – to prevent the spillover of extremism. -
25 Mar 2024
Where did that Chinese police video come from?
Like governments everywhere, when a problem is out of control, they put on a show. -
25 Mar 2024
The message Japan sends by backing Ukraine
An evolving foreign and defence policy is on display. -
25 Mar 2024
The Philippines seeks out old friends and new
Beijing’s assertiveness means hedging is a luxury Manila can no longer afford. -
22 Mar 2024
Australia-Vietnam: Middle powers alike
The new comprehensive strategic partnership signals a broader network of friends – with benefits for both sides. -
22 Mar 2024
Australia confronts an Indonesian nickel glut
Competition over strategic commodities may increasingly define the economic relationship between the two producers. -
22 Mar 2024
Green transition: Supercharging a sustainable future for the Asia‑Pacific
An ambitious path of competition and collaboration with China would ensure the region’s economic non-dependence. -
21 Mar 2024
Don’t be timid about Trump, Australia, just roll with the punches
Where is our national self-confidence? -
21 Mar 2024
Economic diplomacy: Politics rules in Korean envoy row
From Seoul to Washington, “captain’s pick” ambassadors are being embroiled by unexpected domestic political tensions. -
21 Mar 2024
New Zealand and ASEAN: Focusing on what’s right under its nose
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
Those subject to China's actions have responded cautiously. They now need to consider a change in tactics. -
20 Mar 2024
The Translator: "Friends to all"
A new series in which experts explain the sometimes baffling jargon of international affairs. -
20 Mar 2024
China’s dominance over critical minerals poses an unacceptable risk
The present market structure gives Beijing a whip hand – and we’ve already seen the consequences. -
20 Mar 2024
Open sources and the future of spying
Countries spy to overcome an information deficit. But we now live in a world of information super-abundance. -
19 Mar 2024
Why Japan’s de‑risking response to China is incoherent
A gap in interests divides the national security community in Japan and influential parts of the domestic business sector. -
19 Mar 2024
Some allies are more equal than others
Trying to make sense of the curious debate about allies' rankings. -
19 Mar 2024
A big leap in the credibility of India’s nuclear weapons capability
A successful test of India's ICBM with multiple warheads comes after an immense investment. -
18 Mar 2024
Reverse colonialism? India and Britain’s free trade agreements
The failure of FTA talks between New Delhi and London rings with an unmistakable tone of irony. -
18 Mar 2024
Australia and deterrence: Dazed and confused
Debate about Australia's new nuclear-powered submarines betrays confusion and vagueness about what deterrence is. -
18 Mar 2024
The ripple effects of NATO expansion
Türkiye’s approval of Sweden’s entry into the treaty alliance has led to improved US–Turkish relations. -
15 Mar 2024
A “climate defence force” for the Pacific
By harnessing human, environmental and resource security, Canberra can counter Beijing’s coercive tactics in the region. -
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15 Mar 2024
Shipping and the great shrinking waterways
With droughts a more regular feature due to climate change, the globe needs a big rethink on supply chains. -
14 Mar 2024
Tongan attitudes to the world
A new poll reveals how the Pacific archipelago views US, Chinese and Australian influence. -
14 Mar 2024
Australia-Vietnam: A partnership made in China?
Strategic partnerships can begin with certain goals but come to serve totally different purposes. -
14 Mar 2024
A multilateral bank for the Indo-Pacific?
The region needs a dedicated bank that enhances economic security in the pursuit of climate and development goals. -
13 Mar 2024
Understanding China’s efforts to bridge the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait disputes
Regional problems are challenging enough without lumping them together. -
13 Mar 2024
A ring-fence around the Rohingya can’t last – Australia’s policy needs to change
Seven years on, a temporary aid agenda is only extenuating the problem. -
13 Mar 2024
Great power ambitions: India’s aim at the UN Security Council
New Delhi is a system-influencing state, with an eye on multi-alignment, but is that enough to secure a permanent seat at the table? -
12 Mar 2024
Democracy is struggling in South Asia
Good governance is essential to managing regional challenges. -
12 Mar 2024
Myanmar: What the generals hear might not be what the world means
History holds lessons for the gap between perceptions and policies. -
12 Mar 2024
Chinese social media and the 2025 Australian federal election
Those intent on spreading political misinformation are finding ways around strict foreign interference rules. -
11 Mar 2024
The Translator: "Loss and damage"
A new series in which experts explain the sometimes baffling jargon of international affairs. -
11 Mar 2024
The India-France “pas de deux” in the Indo-Pacific
Friends in need are bonding together. -
11 Mar 2024
International relations: Changing the narrative
In a shift from polarity to networks, non-state actors, corporations and transnational entities are reshaping global affairs. -
8 Mar 2024
Supporting Pacific women to tell the region’s stories
Ensuring all local voices are heard makes for far more powerful reporting. -
8 Mar 2024
Gender equality financing: Spotlight on Southeast Asia
A discrepancy in data collection for gender-led funding is skewing the stats on development support in the region. -
8 Mar 2024
State of play for Pacific women in 2024
When the playing field is levelled, the dividends are doubled, both in politics and sport. -
7 Mar 2024
Economic diplomacy: Australia Inc’s new tilt at ASEAN
The economic prospects have been clear for decades, but the government is now throwing serious money at Southeast Asia.