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Lydia Khalil 2 days ago The very personal legacy of Ayman al-Zawahiri I was twice an enemy to al-Qaeda’s leader, both near and far. His influence in seeding militant Islamists was profound.
Greg Earl 11 Aug 2022 Economic diplomacy: No free lunches for national security New foreign investment rules, nuisance tariffs and supply chains are all under scrutiny by the Productivity Commission.
Gabriela Bernal 11 Aug 2022 Russia and North Korea: never waste a good crisis With the world focused on Ukraine, Taiwan and elsewhere, North Korea is making mischief and remains a threat.
Hugh Piper 10 Aug 2022 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 9 Aug 2022 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 9 Aug 2022 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 8 Aug 2022 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 8 Aug 2022 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.