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Jennifer Hsu

The politics of being Chinese in Australia

Samuel Bashfield

Agalega: A glimpse of India’s remote island military base

Ian Kemish

Farewell, Grand Chief

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Jennifer Hsu 3 Mar 2021 14:00

The politics of being Chinese in Australia

A new Lowy Institute survey reveals a wide range of experiences and views around the Australia-China relationship.
Fabrizio Bozzato 3 Mar 2021 11:00

“Repair and Build”: Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq

A papal visit helps focus world attention. It also deals the Vatican in to the crowded “great game” in the Middle East.
Henry Storey 3 Mar 2021 06:00

Cracks beginning to appear in the Russia-India relationship

But Washington’s interests might actually be served by New Delhi and Moscow muddling through.
Samuel Bashfield 2 Mar 2021 06:00

Agalega: A glimpse of India’s remote island military base

Satellite imagery reveals the transformation of an Indian Ocean island into a strategic outpost. Many questions remain.
Sam Roggeveen 1 Mar 2021 14:00

How far would Australia go in defence of the rules-based order?

The way the defence force is structured and the weapons deployed sends a message beyond the words.
Ian Kemish 1 Mar 2021 12:30

Farewell, Grand Chief

A unifier, Michael Somare always had Papua New Guinea’s independence in mind in dealing with Australia, or any nation.
Graeme Smith 1 Mar 2021 06:00

Erasing memory in China’s Tibet

The Chinese Communist Party is employing familiar tactics to assert its rule. When co-opting fails, coerce or silence.
Michael Beltran 26 Feb 2021 11:00

A Duterte dynasty?

A campaign by the daughter of the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte hovers somewhere between rumour and reality.
Anita Inder Singh 26 Feb 2021 06:00

India must be realistic about Russia relations

New Delhi can talk up ties all it likes, but Moscow’s eyes are also looking east – to Beijing.

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Long Reads

Can vaccines offer an exit plan from Covid-19?

Raina MacIntyre

Extraordinary global efforts are bearing fruit, but not all vaccines will be equal – in efficacy or to escape pandemic.
The unique power of TikTok’s algorithm

Xueyin Zha

Even if the question of control is resolved, this game-changing app may still pose a challenge to democratic norms.
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.

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Samuel Bashfield 2 Mar 2021 06:00

Agalega: A glimpse of India’s remote island military base

Satellite imagery reveals the transformation of an Indian Ocean island into a strategic outpost. Many questions remain.
Henry Storey 3 Mar 2021 06:00

Cracks beginning to appear in the Russia-India relationship

But Washington’s interests might actually be served by New Delhi and Moscow muddling through.
Fabrizio Bozzato 3 Mar 2021 11:00

“Repair and Build”: Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq

A papal visit helps focus world attention. It also deals the Vatican in to the crowded “great game” in the Middle East.
Alex Oliver 15 Aug 2019 12:00

Sheer stupidity and diplomatic damage from ugly Aussies abroad

Pack your manners with your passport, people!
Rebecca Barber 24 Sep 2019 11:00

Syria: the disgraceful stain left by the UN Security Council veto

The General Assembly has a chance to act in the interests of peace in the face of Russian and Chinese intransigence.
Ian Kemish 1 Mar 2021 12:30

Farewell, Grand Chief

A unifier, Michael Somare always had Papua New Guinea’s independence in mind in dealing with Australia, or any nation.

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