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23 Oct 2020 12:00

The tyranny of the present: American politics catches up with the past

John Sexton

Fusing politics with entertainment, conspiracy theories, hyper-partisanship. Sound familiar? We’ve been here before.
23 Oct 2020 06:00

Reading between the lines: Duterte’s careful South China Sea speech

Andrea Chloe Wong

The President of the Philippines may stump up with more nationalist rhetoric, but his true message to Beijing is plain.
22 Oct 2020 14:00

Economic diplomacy: Japanese investment takes a Toll

Greg Earl

While a disastrous foray by Japan Post grabs headlines, China shrinks as a share of the global economy.

News and Media

Australia urged to open doors to imperilled Pacific islanders

Financial Times

Myanmar’s anti-Rohingya campaign angers Muslim nations

Wall Street Journal

US-China trade war 'would send the world into recession': Steve Ciobo

Australian Financial Review

Muslim world denounces Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya; West reticent

CNN

Novice President Trump out of his depth

The Australian

Lowy Institute announces 2017 Media Award Shortlist

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Lowy Institute announces 2017 Media Award Shortlist

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The Lowy Institute is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2017 Media Award. Now in its fifth year, the

West ‘trying to disempower Muslim women‘

The Australian

Michael Fullilove on Q&A

ABC Q&A

What North Korea wants

Quartz

Q&A: Can we return to slow politics and outsmart our high-tech future?

ABC News

Australia has 'golden opportunity' to help shape world refugee debate, says report

The Guardian

Khalid Koser on ABC News

ABC News

Khalid Koser on Sky News

Sky News

White House considering Pacific Command chief Harry Harris for Australian ambassador post: report

Japan Times

A Strange Saga Over Dual Nationality Is Shaking Up Australian Politics

World Politics Review

Australia offers troops for fight against Philippines insurgency

Financial Times

North Korea flew missile over Japan: What does Kim Jong Un really want?

Straits Times

The Philippines is a friend in need

The Australian

Julie Bishop slams N Korea's latest missile test as dangerous and provocative

Australian Financial Review

Australia-Indonesia free trade deal will encounter protectionism

Sydney Morning Herald

'The Taliban is a very determined enemy': Trump's new Afghanistan plan explained

Sydney Morning Herald

The US Alliance: Not so much the Thucydides trap as the Trump trap

Australian Financial Review

Trump's USA Part 3

ABC RN Between The Lines

Australia's decreasing foreign aid budget offers chance for private companies to cash in

ABC News

US being tougher with Pakistan won't solve fundamental issue

ABC RN PM

Afghanistan: 16 years, thousands dead and no clear end in sight

CNN

After Dangerous Collisions, Navy Will Pause for Safety Check

New York Times

US Navy probes second collision in 2 months

Straits Times

Ten sailors missing after US destroyer collides with oil tanker

The Australian

North Korea fires back at ‘suicidal’ Australia over war games

The Australian

Search and rescue under way for 10 missing sailors after US warship collision off coast of Singapore

Straits Times

Five sailors injured, 10 missing after U.S. Navy destroyer collides with a merchant ship

Washington Post

Ten US sailors missing, five injured after destroyer USS John S McCain collides with oil tanker near Singapore

The Telegraph

Rodger Shanahan interview on Lateline

ABC Lateline

10 Sailors Missing After US Navy Destroyer Collides With Oil Tanker Near Singapore

New York Magazine

Navy orders inquiry into Pacific fleet after collisions

Boston Globe

Solomon Islands undersea cable red-flagged by Australia's spy agencies dogged by donation allegations

Sydney Morning Herald

Cookie Counting Indrawati Aims to Fix Indonesian Budget Woes

Bloomberg

North Korea Follows Familiar Playbook With Guam Reversal

Wall Street Journal

North Korea warns United States it's ready to strike

ABC RN The World Today

Xenophon calls for urgent debate on involvement in Korea crisis

The Australian

The upcoming US-South Korea military drills occur every year—but not amid tension like this

Quartz

Sunday roundtable: US-North Korea tensions

ABC RN Sunday Extra

Australia support for ANZUS treaty: government response is practical, says experts

Sydney Morning Herald

How close are we to war with North Korea?

ABC The Link

Australia to invoke mutual defence pact if North Korea attacks US

Financial Times

PM: Missile shield unhelpful against N Korea

The Australian

Donald Trump's 'fire and fury' threat raises alarm in Asia

Straits Times

Dodging blame, China urges US to stop hurling threats at North Korea

Washington Post

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