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Erin Hurley 6 Jun 2020 06:00

In the US, a week of protests and a tidal wave of history

The killing of George Floyd snapped America awake to racism – again. The problem runs deeper than a rogue president.
Dick Grant 5 Jun 2020 14:00

New Zealand and China: Contending with words and actions

Wellington has a strong history in relations with Beijing, a record that will help in adapting to new complications.
Roland Rajah, Adam Tooze 5 Jun 2020 10:00

COVIDcast: World economy in flux

The latest episode in a podcast to discuss the implications of coronavirus for Australia, the region, and the world.
Raffaello Pantucci 5 Jun 2020 06:00

Central Asian nations want to kick-start the BRI – and China is happy

Covid-19 has spurred rumours and local tensions, but economic fortunes of the region are increasingly bound to Beijing.
Lydia Khalil 4 Jun 2020 17:00

US: Powerful unions protect police – from reform

Changes to police culture have been obstructed by police unions who are often more powerful than police chiefs.
Greg Earl 4 Jun 2020 12:30

Economic diplomacy: Asian investment, super tension & the WTO hot seat

World trade could be set to fall as much as 30% this year. Who is going to be in charge of fixing the problem?
William Choong 4 Jun 2020 09:30

China and Japan’s island dispute

The issue is not whether Beijing would want to challenge Tokyo over the islands. The question is when, and how?
Alexandre Dayant, Roland Rajah 4 Jun 2020 05:00

Aiding the Pacific during Covid – a stock-take and further steps

Money is flowing, but the proportion of support is well below amounts advanced economies are deploying for themselves.
Vani Swarupa Murali 3 Jun 2020 15:00

In India and Africa, women farmers lack land rights

Despite significant participation in agriculture, women across both regions face similar obstacles to ownership.

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In India and Africa, women farmers lack land rights

Vani Swarupa Murali

Despite significant participation in agriculture, women across both regions face similar obstacles to ownership.
How is an advanced Australia faring in the Asian century?

Tim Harcourt

The power of proximity has long surpassed the “tyranny of distance” in Australian trade relations.
The battle for a Covid vaccine risks losing the “war”

Geoff Kitney

A quest to find the “magic bullet” is drawing dangerous political lines. Without cooperation, nobody wins.

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In the US, a week of protests and a tidal wave of history

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Central Asian nations want to kick-start the BRI – and China is happy

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Economic diplomacy: Asian investment, super tension & the WTO hot seat

China and Japan’s island dispute

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