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Vu Lam 1 day ago Myanmar and ASEAN’s parallel diplomacy trap In Southeast Asia, national imperatives are increasingly outweighing regional cohesion.
Susannah Patton 1 day ago A border skirmish and leaked phone call sees the Thailand-Cambodia dispute surge back to life An international dispute that is all about domestic politics.
David Brewster 1 day ago Destabilisation of refugee camps in Bangladesh could lead to a new exodus of Rohingyas A security breakdown and aid reductions could push refugees to seek dangerous alternative routes.
Leigh Howard 2 days ago No Trump photo-op for the PM but a reminder where Australia’s future lies The cancelled G7 meeting is a timely reminder that Australia’s most promising opportunities lie in deeper engagement with our region.
Chietigj Bajpaee 2 days ago India and Pakistan are on a global charm offensive, but is it worth listening? Both sides have a story to tell but dialogue appears to be a dead end.
Jenny Gordon 2 days ago Australians see through tariff fears to real economic threat Latest Lowy polling shows strong support for local manufacturing, but green tech backing might be on the slide.
Sophie Wushuang Yi 2 days ago US-China: Rather than mutual understanding, strive for competition without conflict Military hotlines and exercise notifications could reduce escalation risks while acknowledging persistent misreading of intent.
John Lee 2 days ago Albanese must learn that smiles and handshakes with Trump won’t save Australia’s AUKUS ambitions Dealing with Trump 2.0 demands concrete defence spending increases, not diplomatic charm, as Pentagon reviews submarine deal.
Vincent So 2 days ago What year is it in China? Rethinking the timeline of a rising power China’s international posture reflects not the confidence of a stable hegemon, but the impulses of a nationalist power in transition.