Sub-optimal negotiations are likely to lead to a sub-standard agreement.

Macron’s plan has backfired. But there can be no sustainable solution without cooperation of all parties.

Schools are the best weapon against extremism, that’s why the militants fear them.

Actors are finding benefits by picking and choosing sides.

Freshwater depletion and salinisation have become critical issues, while nationalism impedes cooperation.

A demographic crisis is looming in the hermit kingdom and that has policy implications – foreign and domestic. 

Better to understand now why Australia might be targeted rather than in the aftermath of a fatal incident.

China’s irrepressible appetite for Australian resources will severely complicate the country’s manufacturing renaissance.

But nor does this mean the end of Western hesitancy in its support for Ukraine.

This is not the first time the former Thai PM has showcased his supposed statesman qualities.

Physically, Rushdie will never be the same after his attack. But as a writer, he is back.

An obsession with deterrence of Russian aggression treats Ukraine as a by-product rather than the main game.

Getting to the source of information can leave reporters open to criticism.

Xi Jinping’s visit to Belgrade was reminiscent of the days in Communist Yugoslavia when comrades would visit Tito.

With China flexing its muscle in the South China Sea, a revised grouping that includes the Philippines strikes a new balance.

Big questions loom as we re-evaluate our position in the region.

China is shaping the emerging digital landscape in Southeast Asia, reflecting a wider competition.

Australia must consider the bigger risks as well as the opportunity of a shift to renewable energy.

An Australian military response to Beijing’s provocation is unthinkable – but there are other ways to tame its ambition.

Why the secrecy around securing Australia’s quantum research is scary.

It seems we’ll be hearing more about this prospective arrangement.

Alert to the risks of Trump’s return, Tokyo is betting it can make the alliance even stronger.

Independence wasn’t a break with colonial ties but a transition – a process which has accelerated in recent years.

Using its P-8A Poseidon aircraft, there is scope for Australia's air force to do more maritime defence diplomacy.

Trouble on the foreign beat isn’t new – but bringing home the news from the world’s most populous country is getting much harder.

The success of the PM’s premiership will depend on his approach to pressing domestic problems as much as issues of national sovereignty.

The government must reconsider its tax on the Pacific’s poorest.

As a new Treasurer claims a geo-economic legacy in industrial policy, his predecessor’s once shiny G20 triumph has been dumped.

Understanding only grows with knowledge of rich histories and traditions that extend back thousands of years.

There are good reasons to take time before Bougainville cuts loose from PNG.

Coping with climate change is hard enough. Sustainability cannot be overlooked in humanitarian action across the Pacific.

Regulation, yes, but fostering public literacy about social media and credible journalism is also crucial.

Will small groupings of nations last? Bet on self-interest.

Germany’s struggle with morality is not only a concern of history but an animating factor in contemporary politics.

Global isolation is building ties that bind. Better to engage and take away the incentive.  

Closing a legal gap would ensure the spirit of the Nuremberg and Tokyo tribunals is established in international law.

Drills will for the first time take place outside of the Philippines’ 12 nautical miles “territorial waters”, thus directly challenging China’s expansive claims across the South China Sea.

Stronger international protections are needed to safeguard the connections of the digital age.

An important part of seamless communication is still missing – and this carries a regional cost.

Sogavare was tipped for a sweeping victory but suffered a major defeat. Now Solomon Islands politicians must form a new government, and keep the peace.

Faith has long been devoted to salving social ills – addressing environmental challenges is the next step.

The story of a 19th century Javanese noblewoman has been co-opted for control but also liberation.

Already world leaders in rooftop solar, Australians should take the opportunity with supporting rollouts in Southeast Asia.

Unresolved issues hinder a profound healing process and Indonesia’s President-elect could make a powerful gesture to advance the cause.

Beijing might not soon invade, but its “grey-zone” threats are set to escalate.

Making the case for rules can dispel a common misunderstanding that promoting freedom on the seas is about power.

Nymphia Wind’s victory on RuPaul’s Drag Race is historic, with implications for Taiwanese politics and international relations.

The National Defence Strategy is not as new as the government claims, but comes with welcome capability investments.

Russia’s military aims in Ukraine have been furthered by its trade with the Central Asian nation.

Flying low might be the best way to spur an economic take-off.