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Merriden Varrall 13 Sep 2019 12:30

The Arab Spring echoes as Tunisia faces the test of democracy

The presidential race has brought out a combative range of candidates, prying apart an already divided electorate.
Marcus Colla 13 Sep 2019 06:00

Book review: Hitler’s Anglo-Saxon envy

A new biography argues the German dictator’s true obsession was to find a way to compete with the US and Great Britain.
Greg Earl 12 Sep 2019 13:00

Economic diplomacy: Indonesian trade, ADB v BRI and Chinese money

Indonesia’s economic growth might not be spectacular, but it is the world’s most stable – and that helps Australia.
Ian Parmeter 12 Sep 2019 11:00

Will Israeli voters give Bibi a “get out of jail” card?

The corruption allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are the subtext to the elections on 17 September.
Graeme Smith 12 Sep 2019 06:00

The wisdom of Solomons: Taiwan and China’s Pacific power play

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare offers an insight on the whys and why nots of diplomatic recognition.
Adnan Aamir 11 Sep 2019 15:30

Not such a great game

Pakistan staked its fortunes on brokering a US-Taliban peace deal in Afghanistan. Then Donald Trump scuttled it.
Robert Ayson 11 Sep 2019 14:30

Why did the NZ Opposition Leader jump the shark on China?

National is partying like its 2008 and playing domestic politics without a care to the cost.
Daniel Flitton 11 Sep 2019 11:00

Bolton sacking means Morrison will visit a White House again in chaos

So much diplomatic energy is wasted when Donald Trump decides to fire another key administration official.
Alexandre Dayant 11 Sep 2019 10:00

Pacific links: diplomatic wrangling and country nomenclature

From Solomon Islands to Cook Islands, controversy abounds with stories from across the Pacific Islands region.

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The withering of Robert Mugabe, as told by Australia’s Prime Ministers

Daniel Flitton

It’s hard to fathom looking back, but Zimbabwe’s troubles consumed countless hours for Australia’s political leaders.
How the people of Timor‑Leste feel about security

Robin Perry

A new nationwide survey reveals strong trust in local security actors but also the obstacles to maintaining peace.
Brexit: Deal or no deal

Lawrence Freedman

The clock is ticking, and a theatrical Boris Johnson is putting on a show of being prepared to go to the brink.

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The Arab Spring echoes as Tunisia faces the test of democracy

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Will Israeli voters give Bibi a “get out of jail” card?

The wisdom of Solomons: Taiwan and China’s Pacific power play

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Economic diplomacy: Indonesian trade, ADB v BRI and Chinese money

The wisdom of Solomons: Taiwan and China’s Pacific power play

Cat videos meet Big Brother

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The Arab Spring echoes as Tunisia faces the test of democracy

Book review: Hitler’s Anglo-Saxon envy

Economic diplomacy: Indonesian trade, ADB v BRI and Chinese money

Will Israeli voters give Bibi a “get out of jail” card?

The wisdom of Solomons: Taiwan and China’s Pacific power play

Not such a great game

Why did the NZ Opposition Leader jump the shark on China?

Bolton sacking means Morrison will visit a White House again in chaos

Pacific links: diplomatic wrangling and country nomenclature

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The withering of Robert Mugabe, as told by Australia’s Prime Ministers

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