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Hugh Piper 22 hours ago There must be a better way: Australia’s diplomatic appointments Transparency in deciding who gets to represent the country abroad can only be a benefit.
Andrea Chloe Wong 1 day ago ICC pushes probe on the Philippines’ drug war President Marcos’ decision not to participate in an international investigation is a setback for human rights.
John Culver 1 day ago When serious, careful US management of China–Taiwan policies … isn’t The status quo in the Strait has changed. But is anyone really tuning in as the drama unfolds?
David Brewster 2 days ago Sri Lanka after the revolution: what happened, what next? Protesters might assume a corrupt system will crumble, but the political class might be just as determined to hang on.
Shaun Cameron 2 days ago The opportunities of cross-public service diplomacy Collaborations between Australia and its regional partners on skills, knowledge and capacity offer a win-win scenario.
Khang Vu 5 Aug 2022 Koreas: The hidden risk of the “kill chain” South Korea's threat to pre-emptively decapitate the leadership in Pyongyang may drag the United States into a conflict.
Robert Wihtol 5 Aug 2022 Development finance in Asia: a memoir A former president of the Asian Development Bank reminisces about dealing with the rise of China.
Mihai Sora 4 Aug 2022 PNG’s troubled election should be a wake-up call for Australia Shocking violence has captured headlines. A higher benchmark is needed in support of a free and credible ballot.
Muhammad Ersan Pamungkas 4 Aug 2022 Does ASEAN really need an official “second language”? Privileging one voice over another in Southeast Asia would be a mistake.