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Greg Earl

Economic diplomacy: A call to syringes, not arms

Andrea Chloe Wong

The myth of Rodrigo Duterte’s “independent” foreign policy

Erin Hurley

In US election, no surprise, no mystery

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Elliot Silverberg, Patrick Madaj 13 Aug 2020 14:00

Japan’s tech industry reboot will have region-wide effects

Japan can play a key role in digital debates facing democratic and authoritarian societies alike.
Greg Earl 13 Aug 2020 13:00

Economic diplomacy: A call to syringes, not arms

Australia looks to navigate a recession, global business faces routine disruptions, and war is cheaper than a pandemic.
Andrea Chloe Wong 13 Aug 2020 06:00

The myth of Rodrigo Duterte’s “independent” foreign policy

By lashing the United States and drawing closer to China, the Philippines president has undermined his own goals.
Erin Hurley 12 Aug 2020 13:00

In US election, no surprise, no mystery

The only real unknown is just how far Donald Trump will go to remain in office.
Andrew Quilty 12 Aug 2020 09:00

Afghanistan’s unseen Covid crisis

In a country familiar with tragedy, the pandemic is met with a dose of nonchalance. But the numbers keep going up.
Malcolm Jorgensen 12 Aug 2020 06:00

China is overturning the rules-based order from within

By contesting basic principles of international law, China is doing far more damage than is often recognised.
William Choong 11 Aug 2020 12:00

US in Southeast Asia: Democracy is (sort of) out, deterrence is in

It would be a stretch for ASEAN members to march to the beat of Mike Pompeo’s democracy drums in confronting China.
Kimkong Heng 11 Aug 2020 10:00

Cambodia: Hard choices

Punishment for democratic backsliding might force Hun Sen’s government closer to China – but not without cost.
Milton Osborne 11 Aug 2020 06:00

Chinese dams and the Mekong drought

The environmental impact of China’s dam building upstream is undeniable. The silence from some quarters is surprising.

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Afghanistan’s unseen Covid crisis

Andrew Quilty

In a country familiar with tragedy, the pandemic is met with a dose of nonchalance. But the numbers keep going up.
Under the influence: Peddling conspiracy in a pandemic

Lydia Khalil

Lifestyle and wellness personalities are lending conspiracy theorists a glossy sheen, and not without danger.
Interesting times for TikTok

Elliott Zaagman

The debate over banning the social media app hits on big issues of tech, trade and sovereignty.

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Thomas Shugart 7 Aug 2020 10:00

A Chinese-built airport next door to a key Australia-US naval base?

Manus Island is a vital strategic location. Why is a Chinese company being paid to upgrade its airfield?
Milton Osborne 11 Aug 2020 06:00

Chinese dams and the Mekong drought

The environmental impact of China’s dam building upstream is undeniable. The silence from some quarters is surprising.
Bal Kama 6 Aug 2020 10:30

For all Marape’s achievements in PNG, the biggest challenges await

Unity and bipartisanship will be tested by a raft of growing health, social, economic and foreign policy challenges.
Shane McLeod 4 Aug 2020 11:00

Covid and crime: Twin tests for Papua New Guinea

An audacious drug smuggling attempt and a coronavirus outbreak put pressure on PNG’s police chief.
Malcolm Jorgensen 12 Aug 2020 06:00

China is overturning the rules-based order from within

By contesting basic principles of international law, China is doing far more damage than is often recognised.
Erin Watson-Lynn 7 Aug 2020 12:00

The Beirut explosion and the plight of Syrian refugees

The blast that killed over 100 and injured thousands is also a reminder of the fragile existence of millions.

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Economies on the brink: The Covid-19 effect

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