2 Oct 2023 The surprising link between piracy and Covid-19 Jade Lindley , Dhiyaul Aulia Huda Poverty, institutional incapacity and budget cuts fuelled a surge in pandemic piracy. The lessons are many.
29 Sep 2023 Great expectations: Australia’s elusive Southeast Asia vision Stephen Grenville Diplomacy, economic partnerships, copper mines and instant noodles - the Moore Report has much to reflect on.
29 Sep 2023 The decline of Europe: “Rage, rage, against the dying of the light” Mark Pierce From the early signs of decay to the recent downwards turn, Europe’s trajectory is captured with pen and voice.
29 Sep 2023 Japan risks its reputation in Oceania with Fukushima discharge Derek Grossman A rollcall of Pacific Island nations have very different views on the release of treated radioactive wastewater.
28 Sep 2023 The new Thai PM has his work cut out on Myanmar Jitsiree Thongnoi After debuting at the UN General Assembly, the Thai PM must get to work on foreign policy issues, not least Myanmar.
28 Sep 2023 AUKUS: A debate after the fact is still worth having Georgina Downer Can Australia’s statecraft and alliances offer alternative security options in the Indo-Pacific?
28 Sep 2023 Foreign policy begins at home. Ask Trudeau Ved Shinde Separatism, approval ratings and a Cold War hangover are the backdrop to the most recent Canada–India dispute.
27 Sep 2023 The Fix: All roads lead to the White House Sean Turnell Our contributors offer reading, watching and listening recommendations that you might otherwise miss.
27 Sep 2023 The Kalash are under threat from Pakistani Taliban Adnan Aamir A remote and persecuted religious minority is an easy target for militants set on gaining territory by any means.
27 Sep 2023 Why humanitarian aid is vital to Afghanistan Matiullah Qazizada Despite significant hurdles, aid has continued to bolster the country’s employment, education and banking sectors.
26 Sep 2023 Israel and Saudi Arabia: Finally, a New Middle East? Dave Sharma A deal with the Middle East’s two most significant powers could transform the volatile region, but the stakes are high.
26 Sep 2023 US under pressure to conclude compact agreements in the North Pacific Patricia O’Brien Free association deals have been central to Washington’s Pacific engagement for forty years. Will new deadlines be met?
26 Sep 2023 ASEAN’s first joint military exercise Rahman Yaacob A pyrrhic military cooperation or building capability for future contingency?
25 Sep 2023 Indonesia’s long-term geostrategic ambition: What’s missing? Fakhridho SBP Susilo , Jaysa Rafi Prana Jakarta’s policymakers need to leverage the country’s soft power to advance its global clout.
25 Sep 2023 The historical roots of North Korea’s lucky break with Russia Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein Kim Jong-un can thank decisions taken by his grandfather decades ago for any weapons exports to Russia that may come about in the future.
25 Sep 2023 Australia’s support for Bangladesh will bolster regional stability David Brewster It's not clear what Washington hopes to achieve in isolating Dhaka, but Canberra must take a different tack.
22 Sep 2023 Libya’s unlearnable lessons Mark Beeson Many of the world’s current crises didn’t need to happen. Why the least responsible are still paying the price.
22 Sep 2023 Post-disaster aid in developing and fragile states Grace Stanhope Political mismanagement and failures of governance all too often exacerbate the effects of natural disasters.
22 Sep 2023 The US–Pacific Islands Partnership, one year on Meg Keen , Daniel Mandell Recognising that it cannot go it alone, Washington needs to coordinate its development efforts with like-minded partners.
21 Sep 2023 Plumbing the depths of the former East Germany’s grotesque delusion Mark Pierce A mostly unsentimental new memoir of life in the GDR ruminates on the what-ifs.
21 Sep 2023 Pakistan at a crossroads on blasphemy Syed Fazl-e-Haider Draconian interpretations of Islamabad’s laws violate human rights and are stoking violent religious extremism.
21 Sep 2023 China does not need currency manipulation to boost its exports Robert Walker , Roland Rajah A weak economy will itself increase China’s export competitiveness.
21 Sep 2023 The Camp David Agreement’s shallow foundations Henry Storey A new trilateral security arrangement could precipitate unintended and deleterious consequences for the US–Korea alliance.
20 Sep 2023 How China sees its conflict with the Philippines Cherry Hitkari Taiwan, the ten-dash line, and an ever-present US are driving a wedge between Manila and Beijing.
20 Sep 2023 The Fix: War, waste and The Wiggles Ryan Neelam Our contributors offer short recommendations for reading, watching and listening that you might otherwise miss.
20 Sep 2023 How credible are the casualty figures coming out of Myanmar? Andrew Selth The public relations war being waged in the international arena is just as important as the war being fought on the ground.
19 Sep 2023 Global Stocktake: Unlocking trillions for climate action Frank Jotzo , Michelle Lyons The Paris Agreement’s assessment of climate policies finds some good news, but massive room for improvement.
19 Sep 2023 The future of gig work Hilman Palaon The new world of on-call, contract and temporary work is only sustainable if it is fair and safe for those who power it.
19 Sep 2023 No neutrality in espionage: Why is Malaysia tangled up in a spying case in Norway? Munira Mustaffa Asking the Kremlin would be a good start.
18 Sep 2023 Seychelles: Washington comes calling Ashton Robinson Small island states are back on the diplomatic agenda with the West looking for strategic depth in the Indian Ocean region.
18 Sep 2023 UN General Assembly: Snubs and fragmentation Stéphanie Fillion This year’s meeting will be marked by notable absentees, fuelling a sense that the body’s multilateral power is on the wane.
18 Sep 2023 Testimonial therapy: Buddhism’s influence in the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge tribunal Andre Kwok Faith-based interventions and criminal prosecutions can innovatively meet.
15 Sep 2023 North Korea undeterred – to Putin’s pleasure Gabriela Bernal Kim Jong-un sent a message in his summit with Vladimir Putin, not only about military cooperation but also regime survival.
15 Sep 2023 Beijing’s plan for Taiwan challenges its offshore wind push Joseph Webster , Zoe Leung Fujian’s coast hasn’t kept up with wind power in other provinces – and military strategy seems to be blowing the other direction.
15 Sep 2023 Critical minerals, critical choices: Australia’s role in shaping the green revolution Connor O’Brien “Resource nationalism” only poses a threat to mining policy if the government pretends it’s not happening.
14 Sep 2023 Economic diplomacy: ASEAN bound, but words are not enough Greg Earl The latest Australian bid to increase economic ties with Southeast Asia provides new hopes amid old ghosts.
14 Sep 2023 More than just rice: Asia’s food supply anxieties Genevieve Donnellon-May Most economies in Southeast Asia are net food importers. Is now the time for Australia to step up its export production?
14 Sep 2023 ASEAN maritime security and what next week’s navy exercises mean Tom Barber Australia’s experience and reputation can support Southeast Asia’s aim of multipolarity. And it doesn’t need to be flashy.
13 Sep 2023 The crucial role for the Green Climate Fund – and why Australia should contribute Georgia Hammersley , Melanie Pill , Roland Rajah It’s vital to international climate solidarity and Australia rejoining is key to unlocking more global funding for the Pacific.
13 Sep 2023 The machinery of India’s industrial policy is MIA Srijan Shukla If New Delhi wants to push industrialisation, it needs to repurpose the country’s existing institutions.
13 Sep 2023 The Fix: A realist take(s) on ChatGPT Lydia Khalil Your weekly Interpreter feature to rake up resources and reads you might otherwise miss.
13 Sep 2023 Sea robbery in the Singapore Strait Thư Nguyễn Hoàng Anh A crucial global trade route is subject to a rash of petty crime, but the consequences aren’t so petty.
12 Sep 2023 Amid great power visits, don’t underestimate middle power cooperation Melissa Conley Tyler With Vietnam supercharging its relationship with the United States, Australia may be next.
12 Sep 2023 ASEAN, China and the trust deficit Rahman Yaacob The gap between rhetoric and action is Beijing’s biggest problem – and the region showed it isn’t afraid to call this out.
12 Sep 2023 Finding a place for youth leadership in Australia’s new International Development Policy Helen Berents , Katrina Lee-Koo Young people will be central to addressing regional challenges so their meaningful inclusion must be ensured.
11 Sep 2023 India pushes China to the margins of the G20 Ian Hall New multilateral agreements unveiled on the sidelines of the forum show how New Delhi has been working hard to curtail Beijing’s strategic influence.
11 Sep 2023 Ukraine has Moscow in its crosshairs but that shouldn’t make us squeamish Tennyson Dearing Don’t be fooled by Putin’s bluster. Giving Russia impunity by limiting destruction to Ukraine is no way to win the war.
11 Sep 2023 In Australia’s big play in Southeast Asia, mobilising the private sector is critical Georgie Skipper A stand-off over perceived risks and rewards has long hampered Australia’s economic engagement in the region but a new strategy marks a strong step forward.
11 Sep 2023 Malaysia at 60: One country, three visions James Chin Islamist rule, the secular status quo or a state within a state – the future of Malaysia looks shaky.
8 Sep 2023 The G20 spectacle and the domestic imperatives of Modi’s global ambitions Sanya Dhingra The underlying ideological drivers of Hindu nationalism can also be seen amid the fluttering flags and motorcades.