21 Aug 2020 Hidden seams in the UAE-Israel deal Ben Scott It’s all about Iran, right? Actually, the agreement has more to do with managing the US and China.
21 Aug 2020 Book Review: The deadly legacy of the Cold War in the modern world John West The anti-communist purge in Indonesia in the 1960s is retold in a compelling examination of US Cold War policy.
20 Aug 2020 Australia and Sri Lanka: Air connectivity in the Indian Ocean region George I. H. Cooke The success of the two countries’ naval cooperation shows the potential for expanded partnership.
20 Aug 2020 Australia doesn’t need to choose between guns and butter Frank Yuan The country’s options in defence, aid and diplomacy are not as financially constrained as might be feared.
20 Aug 2020 In Malaysia’s Covid “infodemic”, crime is all too easy Harris Zainul A crackdown on the spreading of false information is unfair if people don’t have the means to spot it.
19 Aug 2020 The Democrat and the world’s biggest democracy Aarti Betigeri Indians have embraced the US vice-presidential nominee as one of their own, even if her politics might clash.
19 Aug 2020 As Pakistan and Saudi Arabia drift apart, China moves in Syed Fazl-e-Haider A growing schism between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan points to new alliances in the Muslim world.
18 Aug 2020 Diplomacy and global governance after Covid‑19: Prepare for change Jeffrey Robertson Centralised decision-making and tighter budgets are here to stay, with pointless political talkfest out of the way.
18 Aug 2020 Kamala Harris: Where does Australia feature in her worldview? Iona Main What we know about Joe Biden’s running mate is she presents as a centrist internationalist. And she could be president.
18 Aug 2020 Foreign policy identity politics is a dangerous path Melissa Conley Tyler Populism reduces choices and promotes inflexibility. Australia’s foreign policy and national security require restraint.
17 Aug 2020 The essence of timing in politics Rodger Shanahan The UAE earned goodwill for a deal with Israel, but the US is still struggling to win backers for its hard line on Iran.
17 Aug 2020 Book review: “The false promise of liberal order” Ben Scott A contrarian view on a cherished historical narrative and the necessity of “dark bargains with illiberal forces”.
17 Aug 2020 Sri Lanka’s elections: Another step in the wrong direction Taylor Dibbert The consolidation of Rajapaksa rule promises to accelerate what is already a swing back towards repressive government.
14 Aug 2020 Diego Garcia: The US has a clear choice Jagdish Koonjul The Mauritian ambassador to the UN on recognising the country’s sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.
14 Aug 2020 From Santiago to Sydney, opening Latin America with fibre-optic cable Alex Vedovi While no panacea, a new cable link is an unexpected chance for greater trans-Pacific ties away from superpower rivalry.
14 Aug 2020 Contemplating Kamala Harris Michael Fullilove , Richard McGregor A discussion of US presidential candidate Joe Biden’s pick for vice-presidential running mate.
14 Aug 2020 World order in the time of coronavirus Bobo Lo Blame China and Russia. But the real cause of breakdown in the “rules-based international order” lies with the West.
13 Aug 2020 Japan’s tech industry reboot will have region-wide effects Elliot Silverberg , Patrick Madaj Japan can play a key role in digital debates facing democratic and authoritarian societies alike.
13 Aug 2020 Economic diplomacy: A call to syringes, not arms Greg Earl Australia looks to navigate a recession, global business faces routine disruptions, and war is cheaper than a pandemic.
13 Aug 2020 The myth of Rodrigo Duterte’s “independent” foreign policy Andrea Chloe Wong By lashing the United States and drawing closer to China, the Philippines president has undermined his own goals.
12 Aug 2020 In US election, no surprise, no mystery Erin Hurley The only real unknown is just how far Donald Trump will go to remain in office.
12 Aug 2020 Afghanistan’s unseen Covid crisis Andrew Quilty In a country familiar with tragedy, the pandemic is met with a dose of nonchalance. But the numbers keep going up.
12 Aug 2020 China is overturning the rules-based order from within Malcolm Jorgensen By contesting basic principles of international law, China is doing far more damage than is often recognised.
11 Aug 2020 US in Southeast Asia: Democracy is (sort of) out, deterrence is in William Choong It would be a stretch for ASEAN members to march to the beat of Mike Pompeo’s democracy drums in confronting China.
11 Aug 2020 Cambodia: Hard choices Kimkong Heng Punishment for democratic backsliding might force Hun Sen’s government closer to China – but not without cost.
11 Aug 2020 Chinese dams and the Mekong drought Milton Osborne The environmental impact of China’s dam building upstream is undeniable. The silence from some quarters is surprising.
10 Aug 2020 What we have lost: International education and public diplomacy Angela Lehmann Entangling universities with geopolitics can mean a bad student experience has a far broader cost.
10 Aug 2020 Chinese trawlers in the Galapagos: The protection challenge Mélodie Ruwet Locking off waters to protect biodiversity won’t work without recognising that fish don’t care for the lines on a map.
10 Aug 2020 The most important American election ever? Mark Beeson Four more years of Trump would be simply catastrophic, not just for America but for the world.
7 Aug 2020 Cyber sovereignty cuts both ways Elliott Zaagman China’s barricades against foreign tech helped its companies grow massive. Now they’re being blocked in other markets.
7 Aug 2020 The Beirut explosion and the plight of Syrian refugees Erin Watson-Lynn The blast that killed over 100 and injured thousands is also a reminder of the fragile existence of millions.
7 Aug 2020 A Chinese-built airport next door to a key Australia-US naval base? Thomas Shugart Manus Island is a vital strategic location. Why is a Chinese company being paid to upgrade its airfield?
7 Aug 2020 In the Philippines, a political dance around constitutional change Michael Beltran Quite literally a cha-cha.
6 Aug 2020 A force to combat climate change? Steven Paget The summer bushfires put Australia to the test. They also had future implications for the New Zealand Defence Force.
6 Aug 2020 For all Marape’s achievements in PNG, the biggest challenges await Bal Kama Unity and bipartisanship will be tested by a raft of growing health, social, economic and foreign policy challenges.
6 Aug 2020 It’s always about the oil in the Middle East Rodger Shanahan Confused by regional dynamics? Look to the constants.
5 Aug 2020 The invisible during the pandemic Audrey Jiajia Li Singapore’s thousands of migrant workers make up the bulk of Covid-19 cases in the city-state.
5 Aug 2020 Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki Gareth Evans , Chung-in Moon Existing nuclear arms control deals are dead or dying, but that should not be an excuse to give up disarmament hopes.
5 Aug 2020 The way to post-Covid recovery in the Indo-Pacific? Act now Roland Rajah If Australia wants to see future stability in the region, it needs to find ways to help today, not down the track.
4 Aug 2020 Covid and crime: Twin tests for Papua New Guinea Shane McLeod An audacious drug smuggling attempt and a coronavirus outbreak put pressure on PNG’s police chief.
4 Aug 2020 Defending Australia in a high-tech future Thom Dixon Australia must prioritise education and research, in science and humanities, too. Regional engagement may depend on it.
4 Aug 2020 The Najib verdict and the test of Malaysia’s institutions Alyssa Leng Tough punishment will be a deterrent only if paired with a credible threat of prosecution and impartial judgement.
3 Aug 2020 Melbourne or Washington, all politics is local, again Daniel Flitton Coping with the pandemic will be a long haul, not just for cities or countries, but for the world.
3 Aug 2020 Under the influence: Peddling conspiracy in a pandemic Lydia Khalil Lifestyle and wellness personalities are lending conspiracy theorists a glossy sheen, and not without danger.
3 Aug 2020 Young Australians turn from the US towards Asia. And it isn’t Trump Kate Clayton , James Blackwell Millennials don’t remember Washington behaving as a great power or helpful ally, so support for the alliance is waning.
3 Aug 2020 Brunei, ASEAN and the South China Sea Joshua Espeña , Anne Uy A long-silent claimant has spoken, but will it be heard?
31 Jul 2020 Book review: Superpower showdown Robert Wihtol The fraught relationship between the United States and China is set to deteriorate further.
31 Jul 2020 COVIDcast: Looking at China from the grassroots, with Dexter Roberts Richard McGregor , Dexter Roberts The latest episode in a podcast to discuss the implications of coronavirus for Australia, the region, and the world.
31 Jul 2020 US–South Korea: Working group blues Khang Vu Has Washington effectively set up a veto over Moon Jae-in’s efforts to improve relations with Pyongyang?
30 Jul 2020 Economic diplomacy: Post-Covid trade, from decoupling to wet markets Greg Earl Recent parliamentary submissions offer a window into the opportunities and risks when the country re-emerges more fully.