The Biden Presidency

The US needs a good president, and Biden’s been good for us
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The US needs a good president, and Biden’s been good for us
Originally published in the Sydney Morning Herald.
What does Biden mean on Taiwan?
What does Biden mean on Taiwan?
In the Cold War, analysts were sometimes concerned that the Kremlin might misread a rogue statement of bellicosity in Washington DC as an indication of White House intentions. If…
Why the US is quietly outshining China
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Why the US is quietly outshining China
Xi Jinping likes to say China owns the future and the West is in decline. But appearances can also deceive. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.
Man on a mission: Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan
Man on a mission: Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan
President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all combat troops from Afghanistan in a short space of time aligns with the priorities of the Democratic party, but it would be a…
Fear of military conflict on the rise in Australia
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Fear of military conflict on the rise in Australia
In an opinion piece originally published in The Australian newspaper, Lowy Institute director of public opinion and foreign policy Natasha Kassam and research director…