Taiwan looks to shore up support in the region, plus other stories from across the Pacific Islands.

Little of substance appeared to come from weekend talks between Modi and Xi – and maybe that’s the point.

With events in the Middle East as a constant goad, people such as Syahrial Alamsyah will find excuses for violence.

Corporations will never be vanguards for free speech in a new era of ideological competition with the People’s Republic.

Donald Trump has begun talking about “phases”, suggesting he has a more realistic expectation of what it is possible.

Japan has made a significant contribution to regional development, especially in managing lucrative fish stocks.

Pyongyang is taking a high-risk, high-reward approach to its engagement with the US.

Measuring and managing the world economy – and Australia’s place – sees a pushback to a “negative globalism” mantra.

Parag Khanna’s The Future is Asian is a perfect example of “Asian Century” hype.

Links and stories from the aid and development sector.

Whatever path Bougainville follows after next month’s referendum, human development is its most urgent priority.

Trump’s announcement may or may not be followed through, but it has serious implications for Australia either way.

Take a perch. Today is a public holiday and publishing will be light.

The PM’s Lowy Lecture warning of “negative globalism” is strange, given multilateral institutions are presently so weak.

High exposure to natural hazards puts Pacific Island countries at heavy risk. Insurance could help them cope.

National rivalry should not get in the way of cooperation to stop the greatest threat to polar regions – climate change.

Despite all the bluster, Donald Trump’s effect on foreign affairs has been too shallow to last beyond him.

The diplomatic recognition issue between China and Taiwan rolls on, plus other stories from the Pacific Islands region.

A former president’s brother leads the pack, trailed by an assassinated president’s son.

Samantha Power’s memoir is no reflection in despair but instead a continuing call to action in support of rights.

Australia can help strengthen partners’ understanding of the Pacific, as a counter to China’s growing reach.

A new set of stamps by Myanmar Post again draws controversy over “national races” labels to categorise the population.

Israel has pioneered attacks with no apparent owner, and now others have taken up the tactic.

Nearly all want to go home, but Myanmar won’t grant the protections they need, and Bangladesh is out of goodwill.