The Karachi consulate attack highlights China’s security problems in securing projects and Chinese nationals abroad.

Navy bases, journalist suspension, deals with China, and stories from the Pacific islands region.

Competing to counter the influence of China in the Pacific suggests that Australia may have lost its way.

Should Morrison play hardball with Indonesia on the proposal to move the Australian embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?

Halcyon days when the US built international institutions that would benefit all and foster globalisation – over?

Bangkok’s ambition of leading ASEAN, stymied by domestic strife, can be achieved by combating labour trafficking.

Health security woes, China squeezes Australian farmers, and the Andaman islands: the week that was on The Interpreter.

The rediscovery of the Pacific covers important ground but raising Australia’s broadcast voice is a chance to do better.

Mahathir’s portrait of racial harmony in Malaysia is inspiring – except, of course, for being demonstrably false.

The region won’t bailout Pakistan, yet turning to the IMF may force the country to disclose its secret deals with China.

Chinese government regulations may be irreversibly damaging some of its most innovative and profitable industries.

New Delhi has been increasing its military presence in recognition of the islands’ strategic value.

Australia should foster more sustainable relationships in the Pacific.

When it comes to stealthy combat drones, momentum is with China right now. That’s a problem for Australia.

In a break from the past, Sinn Fein should take up its long empty seats in Westminster and offer a key to negotiations.

For the first time in the summit’s history, leaders failed to agree on a final communique, but plenty else happened.

Fiji First’s narrow election win had to contend with rain, rumours, and regulations.

A flock of leaders descend on PNG, a new US ambassador & Brexit spirals downwards. The week that was on the Interpreter.

As Theresa May fights to survive a bid to break with Europe, two Lowy Institute podcasts assess the consequences.

The post-Cold War arms control architecture is crumbling, and if it can’t be salvaged, something new is required.

Without a greater level of political care, threats to the brittle foundations of democracy will grow.

A deal for more frequent and larger joint military drills with Australia is part of Japan’s push for stronger partners.

The solution isn’t to simply transmit, or worse, dump Australian content on unsuspecting regional audiences.

The summit comes to Port Moresby, PNG’s health problems in the spotlight, and stories from the Pacific islands region.