Forthcoming Defence reforms must avoid returning to the mistakes of the past.

The newest member of ASEAN needs to bolster ethical leadership and institutional integrity for its future generations.

Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are setting the pace on global AI governance norms.

The contrast between American and Chinese approaches to the border dispute is stark.

Bangladesh will find other neighbourhood allegiances if New Delhi persists with its cricket coercion.

Higher exports are delivering real gains, alongside rerouted Chinese production.

A once useful policy instrument is being undermined by evasion and a crisis of legitimacy

The closure of the former republic’s embassy in Japan shows allied democracies’ slow creep towards diplomatic fatigue.

Investment approvals are hard to unwind – preserving sovereign decision-space is essential.

The government's golden share in a Southeast Asian superapp would set a dangerous precedent for state power.

A loosely organised religious movement presents the country with challenges to its transition that go well beyond elections.

The Greenland dispute threatens to revive a question NATO prefers to avoid.

A classroom discussion reveals just how far the economic consensus has shifted.

During crises, timelines can be compressed to minutes, and logistics undone by the simple biology of human fatigue.

The economics don’t stack up for American oil companies, but the Trump administration is trying to change the terms of the geoeconomic game.

A new TV series reinforces the sentimental way Australia represents wars and military service.

Jay Powell has demonstrated that he is no pushover, and that central bank independence remains.

Beijing’s green credentials rely on fossil fuel. The West prefers not to notice.

Violence and tensions mark the run-up to the first free elections since Hasina’s ouster.

Myanmar's military seeks legitimacy through managed elections. The Philippines must decide how ASEAN will respond.

War and democratic backsliding are threatening core EU tenets, with a fight for its future on the cards.

Why gas-to-liquids plants could keep Australia running when imports stop.

Proposed US reforms to the World Trade Organization’s rules are designed to support the Trump administration’s approach to trade

Does bringing a defendant before a court by irregular means bar prosecution?

Denmark has been a steadfast US ally. That this appears to count for so little in Washington should give Australia pause.

Many recent US boardings of vessels linked to Venezuela are legal under UNCLOS.

It depends on whether you think the US and China are in an existential struggle.

The strike on Venezuela has sparked debate about sovereignty and legality. But the episode reveals a deeper truth about the enduring explanatory power of foreign-policy realism.

Denmark may have to reassess its controversial laws after a December European Court of Justice ruling.

Exploring an under-appreciated aspect of China's military modernisation.

A visit to Beijing reveals faultlines in the China-India relationship, and a few stereotypes.

The critical reception to "Breakneck" and what it reveals about America and China.

Indonesia's carbon credit strategy rests on weak foundations.

Australia’s new sanctions framework focuses on individual accountability without humanitarian abandonment.

Australia can learn a lot from this incident, even if it did happen far from its shores.

Best wishes for the season, and see you in the new year.

Modern trade agreements rarely fail on technical merits. They fail when the public rejects their story.

A new report reveals disturbing global trends, with violent interactions increasingly diverging from humanitarian norms.

When IndiGo Airlines cancelled more than 5000 flights in a month, the need for reform of India’s aviation sector became clear.

A book that provides a rare insight into the basic form of political life – the individual.

A new professional workforce association could be the platform the country needs to boost civic engagement.

Despite major investments from Google and Microsoft, India must tackle infrastructure, geographical, and regulatory hurdles to establish itself as an AI hub.

So you want to insure your business against the risks of war? It may not be as farfetched as you think.

When China became a riskier economic proposition, its partners diversified. America’s allies should do the same.

The new prime minister's claim over disputed islands was made with a domestic audience in mind.

Surprise remains a central feature of Australia's security environment.

The country’s security should be a shared democratic project but the conversations too often sideline the young.

From Beijing to Washington, words only work if strategy and resources match promises.

Two factors are forcing a re-think: Trump's diplomacy, and the realisation that China's growth cannot be halted.

For observers of the Chinese military, 2025 has been a year like no other.