Data from the Asia Power Index shows just how successful the Voice of America has been.

The new “multilateral team” watching North Korea faces legitimacy challenges.

Even a static China will see its influence fill the vacuum left by US withdrawal.

The daily spectacular that dazzles and delights is rooted in power and propaganda.

Not only rocket attacks but tariff threats, there is mounting uncertainty in global shipping.

The United States could have a lot to lose in addition to the diplomatic fallout.

Drone warfare over Ukraine offers a powerful demonstration of the need for modern militaries to adapt quickly.

It’s not clear that Beijing has much to give when it comes to resolving the most vexed issues in Sino-European relations.

Duterte’s legal battle puts the spotlight on the International Criminal Court and the future of Philippine politics.

Has the junta just struck a deal with Moscow to strengthen its monitoring and military capabilities?

An international accord to clean up shipwrecks and other waste from commerce on the high seas already exists. The region should get on board.

A housing crisis might seem like a domestic problem, but there are significant foreign policy wins on offer.

US efforts to pry open India’s markets will leave Modi in a difficult position with domestic business interests.

Grappling with the need to overcome constraints on the number of personnel available to crew warships and submarines.

“Gotcha” politics is undermining the unity ticket needed to tackle the challenges facing Australia.

A tariff tit-for-tat game will only cost more. Cooperation with other countries is the better answer.

The direct consequences of steel and aluminium restrictions are small – but the big picture cost to Australia lies in damage to the global economy.

The fundamental problem – insufficient domestic production – hasn’t been solved.

PNG’s sovereignty need not come at the cost of the safety and well-being of its own people.

Progressive politicians in Thailand face lifetime bans from political office for doing what is core work for MPs the world over: proposing legal amendments.

With the right strategies, AI and clean energy can work in harmony, driving progress without compromising the planet.

Any national reconciliation process cannot advance while non-Sunni Muslim religious sects face terror and extortion.

A string of arrests has been a wakeup call for Manila that the threat extends inside the water line.

Strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific will be good not just for the region but for global security and trade.

Coming off the deadliest year on record for aid workers, Australia is well positioned to drive diplomatic change.

Is Myanmar hiding a secret nuclear reactor and reprocessing facility to produce the core ingredient for a nuclear weapon? Or was this just a scam?

With the world rapidly losing sight of Paris Agreement targets, let’s bring back the fight.

Australia needs to respond with urgency to the second Trump administration, but framing the conversation around the idea of a Plan B is self-defeating.

The relationship between Russia and North Korea will be impacted by Washington's stance on Ukraine, but the long-term alliance will remain strong.

A belief in “might is right” is not set in stone – rules in global affairs are shaped by the choices we make.

A great question has Penny Wong waxing philosophically about the state of the world.

Declining birth rates, growing elderly populations and notable gender gaps in workforce participation are just some reasons for reform across the region.

Last-minute extension stretches deadline for national climate plans to later this year, raising hopes for stronger pledges

With US aid disappearing, a new report shows Australia has a chance to align development cooperation with the region’s challenges and Australia’s strengths.

From defended assets to arsenal ships, armed merchant vessels offer opportunities for Canberra.

Trump’s obsession with getting the deal and an interest in resuming talks with Kim Jong Un all spell trouble for human rights.

The Southeast Asian grouping has made strides in gender equality but a female leader would be an important step.

Imagine a sleek, shadowy form of statecraft, no longer bound by flags but by fibre optics.

And other hints for a president – or foreign minister – to write their own talking points

The ever-growing role of technology in our everyday lives underscores the need for policy and cultural change to ensure the best minds are at work.

Australian soldiers are tough, well equipped, well trained and well led. But this would be a mission like no other.

The character of international politics is vastly different, now to then.

Quiet rather than “megaphone” diplomacy will help Delhi and Dhaka forge a mutually beneficial relationship.

With countries each following their own procedures, a diplomatic initiative would be to work towards international agreement on the minimum notice required for live-fire exercises.

Otherwise, the bears win.

Organised feminist activism is nearly impossible in China in 2025, but Chinese women are still talking.

Australia needs to be prepared not just for the missile power of China's fleet today, but how it will look in a decade.

The first comprehensive talks in four years at least sees the parties together in the restive territory.

The task for Western aid is not to rebuild what existed before, but to reduce dependency altogether.

Hate against women is often the precursor to radicalisation and mass violence. It’s time to address the connection.