18 Jun 2019 The bad news for press freedom in India Aarti Betigeri Fears of arrest, or worse, have spilled over into widespread self-censorship despite a burgeoning media landscape.
17 Jun 2019 The deeper malaise in Hong Kong’s civil service Alvin Y.H. Cheung <p>The political capture of once neutral institutions of government should be just as alarming.</p>
17 Jun 2019 Hong Kong climbdown eases external pressures on China Ben Bland Beijing is fighting many fires at once, so taking the heat out of Hong Kong will suit Xi Jinping.
17 Jun 2019 Yemen conflict: why a British court ruling could matter for Australia Grace Williamson A legal challenge over UK arms sales to Yemen combatants could put further pressure on Australia’s defence exports.
14 Jun 2019 Umbrella Movement 2.0 exposes flaws in “one country, two systems” Vivienne Chow Even more than the last pro-democracy demonstrations, at stake is Hong Kong’s future with common law at its heart.
14 Jun 2019 Oman: credibility gulf will test White House Daniel Flitton The US was quick to blame Iran for the oil tankers stricken in the Oman Gulf, yet will Donald Trump convince the world?
14 Jun 2019 Baby milk and tantrums after Chinese ships show the flag in Sydney Erin Watson-Lynn Plenty of real tensions exist in Australia-China relations and media myth-making doesn’t help escape misunderstanding.
13 Jun 2019 Why China’s rulers won’t admit they could be wrong Audrey Jiajia Li By never conceding a mistake – whether over Tiananmen or now in Hong Kong – the cost is a loss of people’s trust.
13 Jun 2019 Maybe Australia should donate a warship to Sri Lanka David Brewster Far from surplus or scrap, the navy’s last Adelaide Class frigates are strategic assets that can still serve a mission.
13 Jun 2019 The “khaki cavalcade” dilemma when soldiers become public servants Cate Carter A second career for professional military veterans is not antithetical to the idea of civilian control of defence.
12 Jun 2019 A chance to “step up” to support girls’ education in Solomon Islands Kate Phillips Barely one in ten girls graduate high school in one of Australia’s closest neighbours, yet the barriers can be overcome.
12 Jun 2019 Aid links: the cost of a missing shipping container full of cash, more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the aid and development sector.
12 Jun 2019 That Trump phone call to Australia and what it means to refugees today Alex Vedovi Secret “swaps” might have led the US President to hang up on Malcolm Turnbull but the principle of the deal must stand.
11 Jun 2019 En masse Muslim resignations a setback for healing in Sri Lanka Roshni Kapur , Mustafa Izzuddin The Muslim community is a vital to combatting terrorism and promoting social harmony so alienating them makes no sense.
11 Jun 2019 It’s time for Australia to scale up its energy diplomacy Christian Downie A huge transformation of global energy production and consumption is underway but sorely needs international governance.
10 Jun 2019 Public holiday: Queen’s Birthday weekend The Interpreter We’re taking a day off. Normal publishing will resume on Tuesday.
7 Jun 2019 Fierravanti-Wells’ outburst tells more than just a China story Sam Roggeveen A Liberal senator’s spectacular break with party discipline shows differences on Beijing cut across partisan lines.
7 Jun 2019 Mahathir’s tilt to China smooths the way for Beijing in Southeast Asia Shankaran Nambiar Always known as a fiercely non-aligned leader, Malaysia’s Prime Minister has changed his tune on the Belt and Road.
7 Jun 2019 The Burning Sun scandal that torched South Korea’s elites Gabriel Wilder Systemic corruption has allowed the country’s ruling class to act above the law and women are paying the price.
6 Jun 2019 A sea ride with Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour Bec Strating <p>Floating a different brand of diplomacy has plenty of attraction but still finds some choppy regional waters.</p>
6 Jun 2019 Just why is the North Korean status quo so persistent? Robert E Kelly Maybe it’s Trump’s personality, maybe it’s domestic politics in Seoul, or perhaps North Korea simply loves the bomb.
6 Jun 2019 Singapore steers the US-China extremes at Shangri-la Richard McGregor Was Lee Hsien Loong critical of China, giving the stick to America, or perhaps resigned he could please neither?
5 Jun 2019 Stepping out – and up – in the hot mess of the Pacific Mary-Louise O’Callaghan <p>Personal connections matter, and Scott Morrison’s ties to the Pacific run deeper than many realise.</p>
5 Jun 2019 Tiananmen’s “core” secret in the weeks that followed Graeme Smith New documents from weeks after the 1989 crackdown show grovelling officials set China on a path to today’s lonely rule.
5 Jun 2019 Pacific links: Marape takes the reins, showing up to step up, more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the Pacific Islands region.
5 Jun 2019 The Pacific’s social politics Alastair Davis Damaging rumours might flash across phones, yet the answer to social media trouble lies not in bans but engagement.
4 Jun 2019 Superpower scrutiny at Shangri-La Michael Fullilove The Chinese are finding they are now subject to the Spiderman rule: with great power comes great responsibility.
4 Jun 2019 China wants us to forget Tiananmen, it is important that we don’t Alex Bellamy Controls over information by authoritarian governments have made history all the more important in protecting rights.
4 Jun 2019 Episode 2 of Rules Based Audio, “The Terrorist’s Wife” out now Kelsey Munro The Lowy Institute has a new half-hour, fornightly podcast.
4 Jun 2019 North Korea: purges, food shortages, and the importance of facts Khang Vu News reports on the Hermit Kingdom too often confirm what the rest of the world thinks it already knows.
3 Jun 2019 Trump’s Mexico tariffs an ominous sign for global economy Roland Rajah There is no appeasing a playground bully so why should countries bother to negotiate with the unreliable “Tariff Man”?
3 Jun 2019 The relativity of the death penalty Rodger Shanahan Where is the outrage over the capital punishment sentence for ISIS fighter and Australian citizen Ahmed Merhi?
3 Jun 2019 Charting China, the (not always) super power Bonnie Bley Measuring Beijing’s influence shows mixed results for all the supposed diplomatic sway and billions spent on media.
31 May 2019 Masood Azhar – a global terrorist – and the implications for Pakistan Murali Krishnan A symbolic victory for New Delhi will have little lasting effect if past experience is any guide.
31 May 2019 The importance of Taiwan’s diplomatic partners in Oceania Timothy S. Rich With the China challenge in the Pacific, Australia and the US could work together to help Taiwan preserve regional ties.
30 May 2019 Book review: unruly waters shape South Asia’s history Ruth Gamble An engaging study of the consequences of over-exploiting precious water reserves is missing some important local voices.
30 May 2019 Taiwan’s gay marriage law victory not an obvious win for its President Nick Aspinwall <p>Passage of a historic law is unlikely to bolster Tsai Ing-wen in her struggle at the ballot box.</p>
30 May 2019 Bangladesh’s road to the BRI David Brewster Experience in Bangladesh shows how countries can mould engagement with China in ways that mitigate strategic concerns.
29 May 2019 Europe and the Anglosphere drifting apart Daniel Woker The far-right gained out of the political cacophony of European elections, but any “exit” sentiment has evaporated.
29 May 2019 Aid links: the degrees of influence, female role models, more Alexandre Dayant A collection of stories and links from the aid and development sector.
29 May 2019 India’s Congress party stares at extinction Purnendra Jain Once a powerhouse, a trouncing at the general elections leaves India’s opposition reeling and democracy transformed.
29 May 2019 Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index Hervé Lemahieu The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.
28 May 2019 From fill-in to full-time Foreign Minister Melissa Conley Tyler Marise Payne’s experience in defence and security has been obvious, but what more will drive her diplomacy?
28 May 2019 America’s fiscal policy rethink reaches Japan Stephen Grenville A radical call urges Japan delay tackling chronic deficit and huge debt – and, of course, build no bridges-to-nowhere.
28 May 2019 Huawei and the decoupling dilemma Darren Lim , Victor Ferguson If Washington wants to liberalise China’s economy, it must also accept China’s deeper integration with global markets.
27 May 2019 What a new Russian ambassador might mean for relations with Australia Elizabeth Buchanan <p>Differences don’t have to mean deadlock: plenty of challenges offer Canberra and Moscow a chance to cooperate.</p>
27 May 2019 Think national, start local: taming the Philippines communists Luke Lischin Peace talks to prise regional commands away from a longstanding insurgency hold promise but a national approach is key.
27 May 2019 Modi’s second term: what it means for the South Pacific Teesta Prakash Having rebuilt long neglected ties to the region, Modi looks set to capitalise on an “Indo-Pacific” connection.
24 May 2019 Indonesia: don’t over-react to Jakarta violence Ben Bland The taint of riots shouldn’t undermine what was a free, fair and peaceful election.
24 May 2019 Bob Hawke’s Asia legacy David Epstein He believed strongly Australia could pursue closer engagement with near neighbours yet remain a close partner of the US.