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Why deglobalisation brings war closer over Taiwan

Decoupling was thought to be the path to stabilising superpower competition. But greater self-sufficiency may make the US and China think they can survive a military conflict and…

By Richard McGregor

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What is Australia’s plan B for China?

The US may not win, and China may not be easily appeased either. We need more eggs in more baskets. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.

By Ben Scott

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China Is Beating the U.S. in the Battle for Influence in Asia

Originally published in The New York Times.

By Susannah Patton

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What should we talk to Beijing about?

There no longer seems to be a question of whether Australia and China should be talking. It’s now down to how we actually do so. Originally published in the Australian Financial…

By Richard McGregor

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How Shah Rukh Khan can help with India’s ‘Act East’ policy

Originally published in The Times of India.

By Teesta Prakash

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The uses and the limits of the Quad

The Quad prevents China getting its own way all the time. But bilateral relations in the rest of the region are just as important in constraining Beijing. Originally published in…

By Susannah Patton

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Duelling diplomacy in the Pacific should dispel the notion of a China-Australia reset

However much either side tempers their rhetoric, regional competition is the name of the game. Originally published in the Guardian.

By Richard McGregor

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China's own hotheadedness reinforces Quad's strategic importance

Biden aiming to shore up what the body stands for with first trip to the region. Originally published in Nikkei Asia.

By Richard McGregor