Australia looks to navigate a recession, global business faces routine disruptions, and war is cheaper than a pandemic.

The only real unknown is just how far Donald Trump will go to remain in office.

It would be a stretch for ASEAN members to march to the beat of Mike Pompeo’s democracy drums in confronting China.

The environmental impact of China’s dam building upstream is undeniable. The silence from some quarters is surprising.

Locking off waters to protect biodiversity won’t work without recognising that fish don’t care for the lines on a map.

China’s barricades against foreign tech helped its companies grow massive. Now they’re being blocked in other markets.

Manus Island is a vital strategic location. Why is a Chinese company being paid to upgrade its airfield?

The summer bushfires put Australia to the test. They also had future implications for the New Zealand Defence Force.

Confused by regional dynamics? Look to the constants.

Existing nuclear arms control deals are dead or dying, but that should not be an excuse to give up disarmament hopes.

An audacious drug smuggling attempt and a coronavirus outbreak put pressure on PNG’s police chief.

Tough punishment will be a deterrent only if paired with a credible threat of prosecution and impartial judgement.

Lifestyle and wellness personalities are lending conspiracy theorists a glossy sheen, and not without danger.

A long-silent claimant has spoken, but will it be heard?

The latest episode in a podcast to discuss the implications of coronavirus for Australia, the region, and the world.

Recent parliamentary submissions offer a window into the opportunities and risks when the country re-emerges more fully.

As American attitudes towards China sour, India, as a fellow democracy, doesn’t appear to automatically benefit.

A “historic” agreement has buoyed markets and marks a further, albeit temporary, step towards European federalism.

How does Australia confront the possibility of Beijing’s economic coercion?

The drone strike on Qasem Soleimani was unlawful, the report finds, but weak analysis undercuts its conclusion.

Intelligence sharing is one thing. Aligning policy with the same brand risks making too exclusive a grouping.

Canberra rejects the PRC’s “historic rights” claim to contested waters but now faces the test of what to do about it.

Trade negotiators must think that theirs is an unhappy lot. But they keep trying – as they should.

Control over key rivers effectively gives China a chokehold on India’s economy – and poses a wider regional threat.