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Abhijnan Rej 8 hours ago Abnormal states: Kashmir between empire, insurgency, and intrigue An Australian general played a little-known but crucial role in one of the world’s deadly flashpoints.
Robert Walker , Hilman Palaon 10 hours ago A critical mineral match for Australia and Indonesia Downstreaming diplomacy and shared interests to secure the global supply of nickel and lithium should be the focus for Anthony Albanese’s trip to Jakarta.
Selwyn Parker 17 hours ago Beyond Panama and Suez: The new trade routes in a bid to reshape global shipping Ambition is a long way from realisation, but geopolitical tensions and climate change might together challenge history.
William Matthews 1 day ago Security with Chinese characteristics: How the Global Security Initiative reflects Beijing’s priorities at home Three years after its proposal, a vision is emerging where some countries’ security interests are more legitimate than others.
Andrea Chloe Wong 1 day ago With New Zealand the latest to join, the Philippines is building a network of defence partners amid South China Sea tensions Manila is expanding military cooperation beyond traditional allies as ASEAN solidarity wavers and with US commitments uncertain.
Khang Vu 1 day ago Why has North Korea finally admitted its troops are dying in Russia’s war on Ukraine? Not even the Hermit Kingdom is immune to domestic pressure.
Rushali Saha 2 days ago India-Pakistan ceasefire: Modi faces “re-hyphenation” challenge after Trump’s Kashmir mediation claims Has India changed position on third party mediation in the longstanding dispute?
Jiwon Kim 2 days ago Time for a consistent approach to North Korean human rights South Korea’s upcoming election offers a crucial chance for a policy reset.
Carolin Kautz 2 days ago China’s “friendly neighbourhood diplomacy” has consequences for Australia The “Asian values” debate is back on the agenda while the Trump administration is MIA.