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Michael Kabuni

The dual roles of PNG politicians, and why they fail at both

Nic Maclellan

AUKUS debate “influenced France’s attitude towards New Caledonia”

Anna Boucher , Elisa Choy

In 2021, interest in Australian education has waned for Indians

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Michael Kabuni 9 Dec 2021 06:00

The dual roles of PNG politicians, and why they fail at both

By focusing on service delivery closer to home, MPs are neglecting their mandated role as national lawmakers.
Ahmed Mujuthaba, David Brewster 8 Dec 2021 10:00

Maldives embroiled in Mauritius‑UK tussle over Chagos

A seemingly tranquil archipelago in the central Indian Ocean has wide-ranging strategic significance for key players.
Nic Maclellan 8 Dec 2021 06:00

AUKUS debate “influenced France’s attitude towards New Caledonia”

Local leaders – loyalists and independence advocates alike – believe the subs cancelation has coloured the French view.
Megan Price 7 Dec 2021 12:30

Taming the “grey zone”

It has become something of a catch-all phrase. But if everything is a grey zone tactic, to what extent is this helpful?
Anna Boucher, Elisa Choy 7 Dec 2021 06:00

In 2021, interest in Australian education has waned for Indians

Singled out by travel bans, exploited at work and a sense local standards are slipping has turned Indian students off.
Sue Ahearn 6 Dec 2021 12:00

Solomon Islands – where world news is all local

The coverage of the latest crisis was a showcase of Solomon Islands journalists telling the story of their own country.
Alyssa Leng 6 Dec 2021 06:00

Covid in Asia: the immediate payoff of donating vaccines

The latest Lowy Institute Asia Power Index affirms that goodwill goes to the generous.
Stephen Grenville 3 Dec 2021 15:00

Twenty years of BRICS

As analysis by acronym, it has been a stunning success. But for reorganising global economic governance?
Cornelia Tremann 3 Dec 2021 10:00

FOCAC: No mention of controversies while China sticks to a game plan

While largely business as usual, China’s major summit with African leaders did signal some important shifts.

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In 2021, interest in Australian education has waned for Indians

Anna Boucher , Elisa Choy

Singled out by travel bans, exploited at work and a sense local standards are slipping has turned Indian students off.
Philippines: diagnosing the infodemic

Ronald U. Mendoza , Imelda Deinla , Jurel Yap

Fake news is harder to spot than ever. Young voters need to get savvy before the country’s 2022 election.
The revenge of the Scholzomat

Marcus Colla

After a lifetime in the wings, Olaf Scholz’ moment has come. But the task ahead is daunting.

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More hot air? Climate diplomacy and COP26

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