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Economic diplomacy: Trade deals for a fast-growing family

Frank Jotzo

Coal’s decline is underway, no matter what Australia’s politicians say

Joanna Hewitt

New push for WTO trade reform

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Alexandre Dayant 18 Jun 2021 11:00

New Caledonia’s third independence referendum, and the day after

With the next – and final – ballot set for December, consequences of a Yes or No choice are becoming clear.
Victor Abramowicz 18 Jun 2021 10:00

Maladies, remedies and optimising security

A closer defence relationship with the US must be balanced by nuanced diplomacy to most benefit Australia’s security.
Anthony Regan 18 Jun 2021 06:00

Bougainville independence: Pressure for PNG agreement builds

Setting goals for independence by 2025, UN membership and a sustainable economy signal Bougainville’s resolve.
Greg Earl 17 Jun 2021 14:00

Economic diplomacy: Trade deals for a fast-growing family

New ties with Britain to “right a historic wrong” but visa schemes for regional workers could generate another headache.
Frank Jotzo 17 Jun 2021 10:00

Coal’s decline is underway, no matter what Australia’s politicians say

Key countries are positioning for huge investments in clean energy industries and Australia should take its slice.
Joanna Hewitt 17 Jun 2021 06:00

New push for WTO trade reform

Protectionism must be relegated to the rear view mirror – fixes in agriculture negotiations might open the road ahead.
Michael J Green 16 Jun 2021 12:30

An alliance of democracies is essential

The only question is – what kind?
Daniel Flitton 16 Jun 2021 10:00

An unwelcome wake up call

A story of spies and deception and the deadly consequences of crossing a tiny nation in the heart of Africa.
Maria Shagina 16 Jun 2021 06:00

Russia’s energy sector: Accumulating effects of Western sanctions

Sanctions exacerbated already existing problems around debt and technology. Now decarbonisation challenges loom.

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An unwelcome wake up call

Daniel Flitton

A story of spies and deception and the deadly consequences of crossing a tiny nation in the heart of Africa.
Samoa’s constitutional crisis and the dangers that have gone before

Anthony Regan

Leadership turmoil in Samoa bears striking similarities to a stand-off in Papua New Guinea barely a decade earlier.
Why did Australia sign the Moon Treaty?

Cait Storr

A decision made under electoral pressure in the 1980s has lasting consequences for policy in the present.

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