9 hours ago Is Russia the loser in the fall of Syria’s Aleppo? Nikola Mikovic Moscow cannot meaningfully aid its ally, and that’s not gone unnoticed.
11 hours ago Bluesky dreaming? Social media shifts signal tech power and influence Miah Hammond-Errey Or does X mark the spot?
12 hours ago COP29: The climate finance fudge Stephen Grenville Acrimonious debate in Baku amounted to a lost opportunity, squabbling over funds when action is needed everywhere for the energy transition.
18 hours ago What should world leaders read? Mark Pierce Unlike polls and social media, the classics teach humility.
1 day ago Australian industrial policy more liberal and less distortionary than most Robert Walker Australia followed the crowd as a new wave of industrial policies swept the globe. Six months on, it is useful to hold the government to account.
1 day ago Central Asia’s Taliban thaw Emil Avdaliani A decision by Kazakhstan to remove the Taliban from a list of terrorism groups fits with a regional trend toward normalisation of relations.
1 day ago Tunnels and trains: The megaprojects reshaping Europe’s economy Grant Wyeth Efficiency comes at a cost, however.
29 Nov 2024 Australia’s banking on the Pacific Jessica Collins Making money in the region is not easy. But links to international finance are essential.
29 Nov 2024 How “the land of fire” raised the temperature for global climate negotiations Ryan Neelam , Georgia Hammersley , Melanie Pill Trust at COP29 in Azerbaijan was in short supply.
29 Nov 2024 Top jobs must go to the best candidates. International financial institutions should be no different Robert Wihtol The appointment of a new Asian Development Bank president highlights the need for a shift to competitive and transparent selection of senior management everywhere.
29 Nov 2024 As traditional “Anglo” international education destinations falter, Asia-Pacific countries look closer to home Angela Lehmann Chinese students are largely driving the surge in international students choosing universities across the region.
28 Nov 2024 Climate COP out: Weak finance goal and fossil fuel stalemate fail the most vulnerable Melanie Pill , Georgia Hammersley The Presidency of Azerbaijan lived up to expectations of weak leadership.
28 Nov 2024 Maldives ditches “India-Out” for an economic lifeline Ankit Tiwari The bilateral reset came as a relief amidst a slew of worrisome setbacks for New Delhi in the neighbourhood.
28 Nov 2024 Is it time to change the clocks to harness the power of solar? Joseph Webster , Frank Willey Shifting to “solar alignment time” could lower energy costs, enhance supply reliability, and mitigate climate change.
28 Nov 2024 Sri Lanka votes for change Gordon Weiss Primed for unrest, the country’s elections went off without incident, and a new man-of-the-people has emerged as leader.
27 Nov 2024 The Pacific disinformation playbook Meg Tapia A surge in connectivity has exacerbated the region’s challenges, undermining trust in science and government.
27 Nov 2024 Pakistan and China’s diplomatic relations reach a low ebb Adnan Aamir A once lauded partnership is being sorely tested.
27 Nov 2024 Understanding Prabowo’s Natunas gambit with China Emirza Adi Syailendra Acknowledging a dispute exists does not amount to a tacit endorsement of one side’s claim.
27 Nov 2024 Shifting the mindset on global challenges Daniel Flitton The 2024 Lowy Lecture reinforced the timeless wisdom of coordinated action to tackle international dangers.
26 Nov 2024 China’s food safety crises: Some oils just shouldn’t mix Genevieve Donnellon-May Beijing has pledged to tackle food hygiene issues, with the Communist Party’s legitimacy at stake if it fails.
26 Nov 2024 Balancing the books on Australian statecraft William Leben , Ruby Saulwick It should be easier to judge the budget against the warnings of challenging times.
26 Nov 2024 Joining BRICS+ is not in Indonesia’s interests Gufron Gozali , M. Habib Pashya An economic ambition will cloud broader impressions of joining what is an inescapably revisionist bloc.
26 Nov 2024 How Australia risks losing global talent Intifar Chowdhury High costs and closed doors means Australia could lose its value as a destination of choice.
25 Nov 2024 Critical minerals and the case for human rights in the just transition Fiona David , Shannon Hobbs Poor labour standards uncovered in the nickel industry should serve as a warning not to repeat past industrial mistakes.
25 Nov 2024 China-India ties to be more resilient in the Trump 2.0 era Daniel Balazs India and China have sought to defuse their military standoff and that will limit the prospect for US interference in their relations.
25 Nov 2024 Cutting coal power: Indonesia's test case for turning a climate pledge into reality Tiza Mafira , Khalifa Akbar The technical, financial and legal hurdles to get an Indonesian coal-fired power plant off the grid.
25 Nov 2024 Weak link or “frontline ally”? Where the Philippines will fit into Trump’s rivalry with China Richard Javad Heydarian US-supplied Typhon missiles are on Manila’s wish list but could come with a catch.
22 Nov 2024 End game at COP29: Green talks in the “Blue Zone” Ryan Neelam The best hope is that the final hours are following a predictable pattern of brinkmanship.
22 Nov 2024 Russia escalates, strikes Ukraine with a new missile, warns West Sam Roggeveen Putin wants to target Europe’s commitment to support Ukraine.
22 Nov 2024 This summer, could Australia vs India take cricket’s greatest rivalry out of the Anglosphere? Aarti Betigeri Talk of cricket diplomacy often prompts a collective eyeroll. Only, it cuts through.
22 Nov 2024 Trump’s victory is a triumph for authoritarianism, too Mark Beeson A new era of strongman leadership puts the advancement of international cooperation in doubt.
22 Nov 2024 Pacific Island countries are not just aid recipients. They are also aid donors Nasirra Ahsan , Alexandre Dayant Intra-regional support is an important yet overlooked feature of the “Pacific way”.
21 Nov 2024 Zooming in on climate change: The experience of a virtual COP29 attendee Isabelle Zhu-Maguire Flying thousands of delegates across the globe has its own environmental cost – so how effective are global negotiations conducted online?
21 Nov 2024 Cat-astrophe! What happens when dirty-minded North Koreans meet Iranian nuclear purrfidy Daniel Flitton I spy an invisible cat. Two, in fact.
21 Nov 2024 Will North Korea annoy China, having sent troops to fight alongside Russia? Khang Vu Don’t bet on it.
21 Nov 2024 Working together in space can enhance worldly ties between Australia and Japan Andre Kwok , Cassandra Steer And the region stands to benefit, too.
21 Nov 2024 China’s Pacific aid is rebounding and recalibrated Riley Duke , Alexandre Dayant Minor increases in spending and a surge in new deals signal renewed Chinese aid ambition in the region.
20 Nov 2024 NATO’s best-laid subsea cable security plans Cynthia Mehboob The latest suspected attack indicates NATO needs a new cable protection strategy for European waters.
20 Nov 2024 Has the time finally come for a European defence? Eglantine Staunton Talk might be finally giving way to action. Maybe.
20 Nov 2024 Political change in Mauritius carries regional importance – especially for India Samir Bhattacharya New Delhi has enough regional ructions without another tense relationship to manage.
20 Nov 2024 She won’t be right: Trump’s return and Australia’s red lines Ben Scott The lessons from his first term hold limited relevance for what is on the way.
19 Nov 2024 Reading between the lines of Xi and Biden’s last meeting Jersey Lee Some remarkably frank language was perhaps intended for a different audience than the one across the table.
19 Nov 2024 Tech and AI are changing the climate equation – for the worse Miah Hammond-Errey If not addressed, the skyrocketing growth of AI and cloud computing will derail emissions commitments.
19 Nov 2024 Why the Philippines made a dramatic turnaround on the question of archipelagos in the law of the sea Alex P Dela Cruz And strangely enough, it means China and the Philippines have traded positions.
19 Nov 2024 Why getting Pyongyang back to the negotiating table will be harder in Trump’s second term Gabriela Bernal The North Korea of 2025 is in a vastly different position to where it found itself in 2017.
18 Nov 2024 A long way to go to zero Selwyn Parker Southeast Asia’s fast-growing economies still rely on coal.
18 Nov 2024 Pacific education: Backsliding outcomes and a financing freefall Riley Duke , Nasirra Ahsan Education indicators were already flat or falling before the pandemic and are getting worse. But development priorities are focused elsewhere.
18 Nov 2024 An early winter in Kyiv? Mateo Szlapek-Sewillo Unpicking the implications of Trump’s election win on the war in Ukraine.
18 Nov 2024 Why India’s festive season could hold the key to soft power gains Aarti Betigeri Governments the world over are harnessing the positivity of the Indian festival of lights.
15 Nov 2024 What does Trump’s return mean for America’s relations with Russia? Ian Hill Whatever happens over the next four years, the underlying causes of Russia–US confrontation won’t go away.