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Beijing's new map: South China Sea rivals respond
Far from calming the troubled waters of the western Pacific, President Obama's latest visit to Asia seems to have instead encouraged China to more aggressively pursue its…
Mekong: Laos makes an empty concession
The possibility, indeed probability, that Laos will build its controversial 32m-high dam at Don Sahong on the Mekong River just above the Lao-Cambodia border has strengthened…
Will Aung San Suu Kyi be president? Odds are lengthening
A year ago, a Lowy Institute panel was asked whether Aung San Suu Kyi would become president of Burma (Myanmar). The question was also raised on The Interpreter. The answer on…
Melanesian leaders meet on West Papua
There is a lot going on in Port Moresby just now. People are protesting on the streets (or trying to), court cases are being adjourned, anti-corruption task forces are being…
Pacific island links: PIDF, Indonesia looks east, PNG turmoil, patrol boats and more
Our weekly round-up of news, commentary & analysis from and about the Pacific island region:
This insightful item from Michelle Nayamui Rooney provides crucial context to what…
Indonesian election: More on the Prabowo surge
The Interpreter has been flooded with traffic since we published Aaron Connelly's analysis of the Indonesian presidential race on Tuesday afternoon.
Aaron said Prabowo Subianto…
Indo-Pacific security links: RIMPAC, China's influence, Indian Ocean, India's nukes and more
The Indo-Pacific is a strategic system encompassing the Indian and Pacific oceans, reflecting the expanding interests and reach of China and India as well as the enduring role of…
Japan-ROK relations: History debate a dangerous indulgence
The Korea-Japan dispute over history is back yet again, with the Japanese Government this week releasing a 'review' of the drafting of the 'Kono Statement.'
That statement is the…
China links: Gender inequality, foreign forces, climate change, media restrictions and more
Shadow Foreign Minister Tanya Plibersek's speech on China's rise. She made her first ever trip to China a couple of weeks ago.
Li Shuo of Greenpeace China on what China should…
Egypt: Peter Greste (and don't forget the rest)
In passing comment on the seven-year jail sentence handed down to Australian journalist Peter Greste, it would be all too easy just to join the swollen ranks of the indignant.
You…