Amid a pandemic and shifting geopolitics, the aid budget was a victim of its own size – and domestic pressures.

By refusing to concede an election he has lost, the American president further undermines faith in the system.

A naval facility in Port Sudan signals a new thrust of Russian operations in the Indo-Pacific.

Spared the “theatre of summitry”, the next leaders of the grouping now have a chance to get on with the job.

China’s official denials of growing military capability in the region look a lot like gaslighting.

The PM extols a philosopher who put moral conduct at the centre of international relations.

An international commission could potentially transform an outdated and failed approach to the Korean peninsula.

Scott Morrison is adopting a philosophical approach to strategic challenges – but don’t confuse this with doing nothing.

For all the hate, sometimes extending to talk of violence, the extremist milieu is also a highly social space.

Nothing can reduce the responsibility of individuals. But the political context for a “forever war” is relevant, too.

Amid a changed political landscape – and a pandemic – Rizieq Shihab’s return from Saudi Arabia raises much speculation.

Plus, revisiting assumptions that China would be reluctant to interfere with South China Sea trade routes.

Habib Rizieq Shihab can wield a potent influence, but even those welcoming him home from exile are wary of being burned.

Recent events have brought renewed attention to the injustices of India’s social hierarchy, and similar codes elsewhere.

The recently launched high-speed rail adaptable to different track widths is unlikely to jump the hurdles of the BRI.

More than 60 years of stubborn diplomatic stalemate stemming from the Second World War doesn’t appear likely to end.

A gesture of solidarity, yes. But the mass resignation by 15 pro-democracy lawmakers was also an admission of defeat.

An outright loan for A$1.5 billion won’t meet all Indonesia’s needs – but it’s a very welcome start.

The US might be able to construct a clean-energy supply chain without relying on China, but it won’t be easy.

Emerging technologies pose new challenges to the already fragile norms of chemical weapons control.

Its greenhouse gas emissions are more than the US and EU combined, but China has big ambitions for carbon neutrality.

Yes, Joe Biden won the election. But Donald Trump got 71 million votes, this time running on his record.

Fear within Tokyo circles that the US will become “too soft” on China missed the nuance a new administration will adopt.

More congenial relations, certainly, but a competitive diplomatic marketplace in Washington should temper expectations.