3 May 2019 The persistent status quo with North Korea Robert E Kelly For all the bluster, threats, reversals and extremes in recent times, very little “on the ground” has altered.
2 May 2019 Caliph emerges without his caliphate Lydia Khalil <p>From the clothes to the location, the ISIS leader’s video tells much about the group’s ambition.</p>
2 May 2019 Social media in India fans fake news Murali Krishnan Given the high stakes in the volatile election season, misinformation can not only be malignant, but downright deadly.
2 May 2019 The high seas danger to workers in Taiwan’s fishing fleet Nick Aspinwall Alleged killings, fisherman lost and punishing work hours leave Taiwan’s lucrative fishing industry at risk of sanction.
1 May 2019 Trafficking in old anxieties Claire Higgins The politics of “border control” is at odds with Australia’s successful record of humanitarian resettlement.
1 May 2019 A bugle for bigotry: does hate speech in Australia resonate in Asia? JJ Rose Neighbours might roll their eyes in bemusement, yet worry more about their own regional problems with discrimination.
1 May 2019 Aid links: counterpoint to China’s “debt-trap”, malaria vaccine, more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the aid and development sector.
1 May 2019 Film review: On Her Shoulders Pishko Shamsi ISIS persecuted her community in Iraq yet Nadia Murad’s quest for justice again shows the indestructibility of spirit.
30 Apr 2019 Atrocities of April Nikki Marczak , Alex Bellamy Commemorating the terrible atrocities of the 20th century must spur efforts to stop the horrors of today and the future.
30 Apr 2019 Adapting to climate change: the priority for Australia Johanna Nalau Understanding the “new normal” to protect people’s livelihoods should be at the core of the next government’s agenda.
30 Apr 2019 Visa tussles: here come the Irish again Alan C. Tidwell Australia’s privileged access to a US special working visa class is under challenge once more and will likely be lost.
30 Apr 2019 Paradigm shift: Understanding propaganda in the digital age Zac Rogers , Emily Bienvenue , Maryanne Kelton Digital age propaganda represents a new form of public manipulation with endless possibilities.
29 Apr 2019 Japan: grasping for hope in a new imperial era Tets Kimura The Reiwa era is about to begin and with it springs hope that the national malaise of recent decades can be left behind.
29 Apr 2019 The chance for Australia to urge ASEAN to act on the Rohingya crisis Rebecca Barber ASEAN will never be in the business of naming and shaming, but its past way of doing diplomacy is evolving.
29 Apr 2019 Tsai wins US sympathy, but what about Taiwan’s voters? Stuart Lau Taiwan’s President portrays herself as the only reliable choice against an assertive China.
26 Apr 2019 An Australian accent abroad? Foreign policy under a Shorten government Susan Harris Rimmer Labor’s Shorten has a domestic focus, but he has left space for independence in navigating major-power relationships.
26 Apr 2019 Culture cringe: Laughter links Australia and Asia Melissa Conley Tyler <p>Field research on Asian comedians’ views of Australia reveals some surprising commonalities.</p>
24 Apr 2019 US undermines UN Security Council resolution against wartime rape Susan Hutchinson Washington's hard line on abortion and the ICC almost sank Germany’s plan to improve the prosecution of perpetrators.
24 Apr 2019 Economic diplomacy: ASEAN trade, BRI deals and ageing Asia Greg Earl The unwieldy sounding AANZFTA is a surprise hit with Australian business.
24 Apr 2019 A billion reasons: the future of PNG’s Sustainable Development Fund Shane McLeod PNG Prime Minister Peter O’Neill is waging battle in the courts over a predecessor’s multi-billion dollar legacy.
23 Apr 2019 Simplistic and wrong to say the ABC is missing from Pacific coverage Kellie Mayo So often the ABC asks questions to provide answers other media outlets run with.
23 Apr 2019 Sri Lanka attacks: Still many puzzles to solve Rodger Shanahan <p>If NTJ is responsible for this complex, multi-target suicide attack, it probably got external help.</p>
23 Apr 2019 The surprising sameness of the Solomons elections Kerryn Baker There is a new normal for Solomon Islands politics – a fund of money makes sitting MPs much stronger than historically.
18 Apr 2019 The Interpreter is taking a break for Easter The Interpreter We’ll be back Tuesday 23 April with more insights into the world.
18 Apr 2019 Seeing what you want in Belt and Road Nick Bisley China’s sprawling infrastructure program has become a test of attitudes that tells us more about the analyst than BRI.
18 Apr 2019 Don’t rely on luck: making the most of the FTA with Indonesia Melissa Crouch It is time to put Indonesian back on the priority list of languages to be studied in Australia.
18 Apr 2019 US-Taliban negotiations: marginalising women is no path to peace Susan Hutchinson , Nargis Azaryun Major problems confound the Afghanistan peace talks and risk the democratic and human rights gains made over 17 years.
18 Apr 2019 Coal comfort: Australia-India ties after the elections Ian Hall A last minute approval for the controversial Adani coal mine has brought Australia-India relations into the campaign.
17 Apr 2019 Follow the money: how foreign aid spending tells of Pacific priorities Alexandre Dayant Donor countries, be it Australia or China, illustrate their regional interests by where they choose to put their cash.
17 Apr 2019 Notre Dame: the day after the big fire Daniel Woker A first-hand look at the destruction leads to wonder if people will appreciate connections more than differences?
17 Apr 2019 Indonesia’s elections: the foreign policy challenges that await Beginda Pakpahan Regardless of who prevails at the ballot box on Wednesday, big regional and global issues await to test the victor.
17 Apr 2019 The first rule of a trade war: know thine enemy John Edwards When tackling China over subsidies, countries might reflect on which comparable industry support they might forgo.
17 Apr 2019 A question of faith: future Coalition foreign policy under Morrison Geoff Kitney <p>If he wins the Australian election, Scott Morrison's evangelical Christian faith may influence foreign policy.</p>
16 Apr 2019 ISIS: the generational problem Rodger Shanahan For all the concern about the children of foreign jihadis, thousands of ISIS detainees in Iraq pose a bigger danger.
16 Apr 2019 The remarkable political influence of the Indian diaspora in the US Aarti Betigeri And what the experience and example might hold for a growing South Asian community in countries such as Australia.
16 Apr 2019 Even if Prabowo loses, Sandiaga Uno will win in Indonesia’s election Max Walden Not somebody with humble beginnings, the rapid rise of Prabowo Subianto’s running mate also shows his future ambition.
15 Apr 2019 Australian media: missing in action on Bougainville Annmaree O’Keeffe But you can count on New Zealand – again!
15 Apr 2019 Israel’s elections: many messiahs, but only one king Anthony Bubalo Benjamin Netanyahu survived a scare, and why should anyone be surprised when a noble amateur loses to the ruthless pro?
15 Apr 2019 The souring mood towards Beijing from Berlin Björn Alexander Düben Germany was a major Western country to keep on side with China, only ties are now plagued by wariness and suspicion.
12 Apr 2019 Julian Assange’s case is special, and no point pretending otherwise Daniel Flitton Assange’s case, difficult as it is, unpleasant a character as he can appear, is still a test of Australian principles.
12 Apr 2019 ‘No thoughts about apologising’: Indonesia and the 1965–66 killings Olivia Tasevski Joko Widodo’s political promises to address the crimes of the past have proven hollow – and any change seems unlikely.
12 Apr 2019 Myanmar’s intelligence apparatus under Aung San Suu Kyi Andrew Selth Despite promises of sweeping reform, there are few signs Myanmar’s approach to security matters has much changed.
12 Apr 2019 Australia-India: naval drills show trust, yet political caution still David Brewster Exercises with submarines marks a significant step, but New Delhi is wary of any four-way cooperation with Canberra.
11 Apr 2019 Economic diplomacy: Japan investment gazumps China, plus election on Greg Earl The investment landscape in Australia is changing as Japan nudges out China just as China again looms in local politics.
11 Apr 2019 Australia’s election: Morrison fires the starter’s pistol Kelsey Munro Australia is off to the polls on 18 May, with yet another change of PM in prospect over familiar political battlelines.
11 Apr 2019 ISIS: children should not pay for the sins of the parents Donald R Rothwell , Kim Rubenstein The children born overseas to Australian mothers should be recognised as citizens and have a right to return.
10 Apr 2019 Plugging in PNG: electricity, partners and politics Shane McLeod <p>A big plan to connect 70% of the country to power by 2030 grabbed headlines. Delivering is the true challenge.</p>
10 Apr 2019 As Julie Bishop exits, how far have women come in world affairs? Elise Stephenson The number of women in senior international roles is unmatched for Australia and the challenge is to drive to parity.
10 Apr 2019 Pacific links: just two women in Solomon Islands parliament, more Alexandre Dayant Links and stories from the Pacific Islands region.