7 Oct 2021 Economic diplomacy: Japan’s new PM joins the (supply) chain gang Greg Earl New research shows Australia may be an export diversification role model.
7 Oct 2021 Maseratis in PNG: stuck in reverse Leanne Jorari It’s hard not to feel flabbergasted by what was a breakdown in decision-making.
7 Oct 2021 Pacific Step-Up needs a Covid-era reboot Edward Cavanough Australia must bolster its vaccine assistance with practical fixes, starting with energy and cold-storage solutions.
6 Oct 2021 Chinese warplanes overhead Taiwan (or maybe not) Peter Layton Multi-aircraft flights – some at night – signal a growing sophistication. But there are still limits.
6 Oct 2021 With Biden’s lukewarm diplomacy, North Korea runs hot and cold Khang Vu The vague North Korea policy from the White House has left all parties unsure what the United States hopes to achieve.
6 Oct 2021 AUKUS: What happens if the Republicans play the Trump card? Grant Wyeth A White House change of guard could mean Australia needs to reassess its values under a more nihilistic regime.
5 Oct 2021 An aid to innovation in PNG’s informal economy Elizabeth Kopel Foreign donors can support the emergence of sustainable enterprises and unlock a growth windfall for the nation.
5 Oct 2021 In defence of AUKUS Oriana Skylar Mastro , Zack Cooper This is not only about nuclear-powered submarines; it is about a strengthened US commitment to Australia.
5 Oct 2021 Could India join the Five Eyes? Mohamed Zeeshan The benefits for New Delhi are no secret. But access to intelligence does come at a price.
4 Oct 2021 Is China’s “age of ambition” over? Elliott Zaagman Xi Jinping tempers the expectations and aspirations of the country’s next generation.
4 Oct 2021 The scope to negotiate with China on the CPTPP Roland Rajah , Stephen Grenville It would be useful to have more cooperative economic ballast in relations, even as other things might deteriorate.
1 Oct 2021 An arms control stocktake Orli Zahava Assessing the challenges ahead for the family of treaties governing nuclear weapons.
1 Oct 2021 WTO dispute settlement: why Australia bothers Ravi Kewalram Australia had been an infrequent user of this tool. But the system is now more relevant than ever.
30 Sep 2021 Meet Japan’s new PM Purnendra Jain Asia’s oldest democracy looks for a steady hand on the tiller in a time of regional flux.
30 Sep 2021 Indonesia: painted politics Stania Puspawardhani A street art controversy shows government sensitivity over its Covid-19 response. It’s unlikely to be the last.
30 Sep 2021 China’s declining Pacific aid presence Jonathan Pryke , Alexandre Dayant Beijing is becoming less generous. New data suggests 2018 was a high water mark for China’s aid to the region.
29 Sep 2021 SSN vs SSK Hugh White Time on station or a numbers game? The answer depends on the mission for Australia’s submarine fleet.
29 Sep 2021 Deciding Germany’s next direction in the world André Leslie Whoever ends up becoming chancellor next, expect the country’s foreign policy to stay on pretty much the same track.
29 Sep 2021 AUKUS + Indonesia Johannes Nugroho Side-stepping any alignment with super powers allows Indonesia to reap the benefits of the new trilateral agreement.
28 Sep 2021 Yemen: the search for leverage after Afghanistan Philip Eliason Islamists see advantage in a perceived reduction of America’s commitment to friends. Yemen could be the start.
28 Sep 2021 AUKUS and the nuclear non-proliferation regime Cathy Moloney Australia’s new trilateral agreement and its hard-won nuclear grand bargain.
28 Sep 2021 Australia’s real leverage in China’s CPTTP bid Hugh Piper Beijing has handed Canberra an unexpected bargaining chip. The question is how to best use it?
27 Sep 2021 AfPak’s back, alright Aarti Betigeri Pakistan needs to think carefully about its relationship with Afghanistan. The world is watching.
27 Sep 2021 Dankeschön Frau Merkel Ian Kemish A former Australian ambassador to Germany reflects on the Chancellor’s significant impact in the Indo-Pacific.
24 Sep 2021 Afghanistan: The Hazara dread Sitarah Mohammadi , Sajjad Askary What the Taliban takeover means for one of the most persecuted peoples in the world.
24 Sep 2021 Whipping the Covid-19 vaccine market into shape Philippa Nicole Barr The COVAX vaccine procurement facility has run a remarkable race, but needs stable funding for long-term success.
24 Sep 2021 AUKUS: France’s strategic outcry Eglantine Staunton After the drama of recalled ambassadors in the wake of a new Indo-Pacific strategic deal, it’s time for dialogue.
23 Sep 2021 Economic diplomacy: After AUKUS in trade, aid and technology Greg Earl Commercial links may be China’s response to the submarine deal.
23 Sep 2021 Can the China model be accommodated in the CPTPP? Naoise McDonagh A rules-based trading system is the bare minimum that Beijing must agree to if it wants to talk accession.
23 Sep 2021 Africa and the Caribbean, together, seek global bargaining power Carlisle Richardson Countries so often historically at the mercy of strategic interests wants to shape their collective destiny.
22 Sep 2021 By land or sea: Thailand perseveres with the Kra Canal Shaun Cameron The fabled Thai waterway meant to bypass the Strait of Malacca has been mooted for centuries. Could its time have come?
22 Sep 2021 Digital authoritarianism not just a China problem Ausma Bernot Surveillance technologies are increasingly used to track and trace. New global regulations are needed, for all players.
21 Sep 2021 AUKUS and the CPTPP: It’s all about China Ian Hill Security deterrence is only one factor in the new and fast-moving geostrategic environment of the Indo-Pacific.
21 Sep 2021 Australia-India trade deal: An early harvest or cherry picking? Justin Brown A pragmatic tone appears to distinguish the revived talks. Ambitious, not so much.
21 Sep 2021 Myanmar’s extreme Buddhist nationalists Amresh Lavan Gunasingham The release of hard-line Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu bodes ill for the rights of the country's religious minorities.
20 Sep 2021 Trudeau’s test: Taking stock of a foreign policy legacy Edward McCann The Canadian PM pivoted towards the Asia-Pacific, but has struggled to find tangible success.
20 Sep 2021 When you’re in a hole, stop digging: Australia and the nuke sub deal Albert Palazzo By the time Canberra’s subs roll off the dock, their capabilities will be obsolete, and there are bigger threats, too.
20 Sep 2021 The law when putting autonomous military platforms on a shopping list Eve Massingham The fear of rogue killer robots looms large but legal questions go well beyond the pointy end.
20 Sep 2021 Australia’s wartime seaborne trade: insights from before Peter Layton The cargo, not the ships, should guide Australia’s responses to potential threats against seaborne trade and supply.
17 Sep 2021 China – a lonely superpower Henry Storey Despite many countries having issues with the West, China has few obvious alliance candidates.
17 Sep 2021 Safeguarding Pacific Island seas starts with indigenous knowledge Anna Naupa A new declaration by Pacific leaders on maritime zone preservation helps, but must also allow for cultural dialogue.
17 Sep 2021 Sunk! France cries outrage over snubbed subs John Sexton The French president is stung, the local media in uproar, and allies are caught in the storm.
16 Sep 2021 North Korea’s calculated restraint Khang Vu Pyongyang is giving Washington a taste of its own “strategic patience” medicine.
16 Sep 2021 How nuclear subs could transform Australia, its alliance and Asia Sam Roggeveen First thoughts on the consequences of a truly momentous decision.
16 Sep 2021 AUSMIN is a chance to refocus Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy Ashley Townshend , Susannah Patton , Tom Corben For all the talk, there is little evidence that Washington is treating the region as a decisive priority.
15 Sep 2021 US engagement in Southeast Asia: How much will be enough? Jun Yan Chang , Collin Koh Complaints about America’s attention to the region need to be put in proper context.
15 Sep 2021 The future is female in PNG Leanne Jorari In 46 years of independence, only seven women have been elected to Papua New Guinea’s parliament. Can the tide turn?
15 Sep 2021 Semiconductors: the skills shortage Elliot Silverberg , Eleanor Shiori Hughes Even in a digital age, people – engineers – are essential to manufacturing. But demand is by far outstripping supply.
14 Sep 2021 Tokyo2020+1 wraps up as Japan’s next race begins Donna Weeks With candidates jostling to take over from Yoshihide Suga, a late sprint from behind can’t be ruled out.
14 Sep 2021 Diagnosing Indonesia’s health challenges Ariane Utomo , Firman Witoelar The sickness in the country’s health system was apparent long before the pandemic. Covid only makes reforms more urgent.