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Melanie Pill 1 hour ago The world court decision that might decide the future of our planet The International Court of Justice has been asked to clarify responsibility for meaningful efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Aniello Iannone 7 hours ago Escaping the ASEAN paralysis on Myanmar International organisations are often instruments for consolidating state power rather than agents of transformation, and ASEAN is no exception.
Mark Pierce 2 days ago Revealing India’s Cold War secrets Indians worried about interference by “the foreign hand” in their affairs might have over-estimated their adversaries.
Joanna Pradela , Alice Ridge 7 Feb 2025 As US retreats, Australia advances on gender equality The new International Gender Equality Strategy is an important marker – with much work to be done.
David Morris 7 Feb 2025 The old theories don’t fit the new world order A workable and sustainable internationalism will need to grapple with questions of diversity and multipolarity.
Michael Wesley 6 Feb 2025 The global contest for the Pacific Geopolitical fears of growing Chinese influence in Oceania are not the only interest Australia has in the region.
Nikola Mikovic 6 Feb 2025 The West’s stabiliser, Russia’s friend, China’s partner – but Serbia’s patience with its leader wears thin President Aleksandar Vucic, the man who successfully played all sides, is losing at home.
Jenny Gordon 6 Feb 2025 Is Australia in the tariff firing line? Trump’s plans are less about economics and more about coercion.