19 Jul 2024
Rising tensions over outer space – a new diplomatic hot zone
There is concern over the growing threat of space and counterspace weapon capabilities.
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19 Jul 2024
The uncertain future for Southeast Asia’s great sea nomads
The seafaring tribes that crisscross the region’s waters are vital to ocean conservation but climate change is taking a toll. -
18 Jul 2024
Philippines-Japan security pact puts China on notice
Though both nations recognise the indispensability of Washington, they are also hedging against future uncertainties. -
18 Jul 2024
IRGC Navy flexes its long-range threat capability
Converted container ships might not last long in a hot war, but could vastly expand the range of trouble that Iran seeks to stir. -
18 Jul 2024
Japan’s 5G ambitions with the Quad
Tokyo is using the four-way grouping to champion its local tech companies against behemoths from Europe and China. -
17 Jul 2024
Moving beyond the grey zone: The case for ICAD
Why some Indo-Pacific nations are renaming the place between peace and war. -
17 Jul 2024
Has Biden “checkmated” China?
The President is rightly proud of having bolstered US alliances. But claims of beating China are overreach. -
17 Jul 2024
A second suitable piece of real estate
The geostrategic significance of revamped submarine facilities off the WA coast echoes its utility from 80 years back. -
16 Jul 2024
Byte-sized diplomacy: Privacy is alive and clicking
The nature of a globally connected network means international solutions are needed – provided we don’t give up. -
16 Jul 2024
To pick winners, be willing to discard losers
Converts to industry policy will find success by drawing on the experience of success in other countries. -
16 Jul 2024
The role for Pacific media in charting a pragmatic global outlook
Journalism from the region is essential in shaping views of the region. -
15 Jul 2024
Trump attack will bolster his dark vision of America
For a candidate that has themselves incited violence while playing the victim, Trump now clearly is the victim. -
15 Jul 2024
What next for UK trade relations with the EU?
The ushering in of new blood in Westminster promises less ideology on trade, but no fewer red lines. -
15 Jul 2024
Time to jumpstart Australia-India clean energy cooperation
A clear understanding of the policies, capabilities and trade and investment opportunities will help regain momentum. -
14 Jul 2024
Immediate questions after the attack on Trump
Fairly or not, blame for political violence will now be levelled by both sides. -
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12 Jul 2024
Is Biden time out of time?
The president is trying to run down the clock on critics, only the fate of US power looms as a question in the American capital, too. -
12 Jul 2024
Testing the climate for AUKUS
The deterrence effects of nuclear-powered submarines are easily overstated, and the boats won’t fulfil Australia’s most pressing security needs in a changing environment. -
12 Jul 2024
The global evolution of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
With countries from outside the region looking to join, is the SCO about to beef up its geopolitical clout? -
12 Jul 2024
India’s “Act East” ambition must navigate Myanmar
A surprise ministerial appointment might hint at a new diplomatic initiative. -
11 Jul 2024
Regime collapse in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Ethnic armed organisations are inching their way towards the complete expulsion of junta forces in the state. -
11 Jul 2024
A surprising litmus test for New Caledonia’s independence parties
The French election saw New Caledonia’s independence parties attain an overall majority in the first territory-wide poll since the 2018–21 referendums. -
11 Jul 2024
India faces a jobless growth problem
With youth unemployment of up to 40 per cent, India’s challenges will not be solved by boosting manufacturing subsidies alone. -
10 Jul 2024
Modi’s Moscow miscalculation
Despite the bluster about foreign policy independence, the Indian PM could have kept Putin at a distance. -
10 Jul 2024
Why Democrats suddenly have “buyer’s remorse” with Biden
The public can see Biden’s weaknesses, making his strategy-in-contrast far less persuasive this time around. -
10 Jul 2024
Vietnam’s recent challenges shouldn’t deter savvy investors
Hanoi isn’t moving closer to Beijing, and that’s good news for foreign companies de-risking their China manufacturing. -
10 Jul 2024
Cable ties: Defending seabed lines of communication
Underwater vulnerabilities need to be far more prominent in the conversation. -
9 Jul 2024
Biden’s candidacy was risky before the debate – and Democrats chose him anyway
And it will be no small thing to override a sense of personal loyalty and deep affection to give up on a friend. -
9 Jul 2024
The broad Asia‑Pacific ambition for Britain under Labour
From AUKUS to climate change, the challenge now is to translate enthusiasm and energy into momentum. -
9 Jul 2024
China-Taiwan, and a Vatican conversion
A shift in diplomatic recognition by the head of the Catholic church would carry global consequences. -
8 Jul 2024
Diplomacy at a funeral
Recent deaths of world leaders have highlighted that international relations can take place at unexpected venues. -
8 Jul 2024
The NATO summit in Washington will be critical to Australia’s interests
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should have gone. -
8 Jul 2024
Political upheaval in Vietnam is holding its economy back
Officials have become extremely cautious about signing off on public investment decisions – and foreign investors are taking note. -
5 Jul 2024
Putin’s diplomacy roadshow in North Korea and Vietnam
Despite Moscow’s charm offensive, regional states are keeping their options open, and China remains the partner of choice. -
5 Jul 2024
Four key influences on the evolution of the Ukraine War in 2025
Ukraine, Russia and NATO are already considering their strategy for the military campaigns of 2025. -
5 Jul 2024
Why Australia needs more flights to Latin America
Australia’s civil aviation sector needs to be an effective tool for connection and diplomacy in signalling political interests. -
4 Jul 2024
Eyes on India
The burdens of history should not be confused with sentimentalism in forging a modern relationship. -
4 Jul 2024
South Africa: Strange noises in the cabinet
Some clever politicking has left ANC in the drivers’ seat, and this will direct foreign policy for the BRICS and beyond. -
4 Jul 2024
The time has come for an Australia‑Indonesia military pact
An effective alliance is founded on a common vital interest which can only be met together. Australia and Indonesia have one. -
3 Jul 2024
Byte-sized diplomacy: AI-enabled elections or deepfake democracy?
Having an election doesn’t guarantee a democracy, but you cannot have a democracy without an election. -
3 Jul 2024
Why Modi will go to Moscow
Many in the West will be annoyed by the sight of India’s PM shaking hands with Vladimir Putin, but they should remember the shadow of China’s leader. -
3 Jul 2024
India’s plan for a world without cash
Every day, almost half the globe’s digital transactions take place in India. The country is primed to own the domain. -
2 Jul 2024
Chandrababu Naidu: Modi’s coalition partner complements his global outlook
A cross-party consensus on India's foreign policy trajectory raises the chances of Andhra Pradesh gaining diplomatic prominence in future summits and foreign investments. -
2 Jul 2024
Putin goes to Pyongyang: Should we be worried?
The renewed marriage of convenience between Russia and North Korea has global implications. -
2 Jul 2024
Pariah states and the Olympic Games
With the Paris Games only weeks away, the controversy around athletes from “rogue” countries is set to intensify. -
1 Jul 2024
South Korea’s nuclear ambition holds a place in the national consciousness
It might seem illogical to the rest of the world, but a sense of vulnerability has a pervasive pull on policy. -
1 Jul 2024
With friends like these … Russia and North Korea partner up
Putin and Kim wanted to send a message of strength. But the world might have heard differently. -
1 Jul 2024
China’s spluttering growth engines
The distortions of Beijing’s unbalanced growth model are coming home to roost. -
28 Jun 2024
So, Trump took out the debate. What if Biden wins the election?
What Trump says amounts to an imagined future, whereas Biden’s comments determine policy in the here and now. -
28 Jun 2024
A tale of high stakes and nerves centre on the White House
Getting the balance right in the amount of information to provide the US President.