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Trivan Annakkarage 1 hour ago Kashmir: The identity crisis at the heart of the three-way territorial contest Rich resources and vital rivers make Kashmir a prize worth fighting for, but neither India, Pakistan nor China will give ground.
Kurniawan Arif Maspul 4 hours ago The role for ASEAN in Syria’s restoration The quiet diplomacy model practised by the Southeast Asian grouping complements efforts by other powers and offers much to gain.
Sheridan Ward 10 hours ago Lost at sea: How Tuvalu’s plight holds lessons for the future The archipelagic Pacific nation has called for an international sea level rise treaty, and here's what that looks like.
Vu Lam 20 Jun 2025 Myanmar and ASEAN’s parallel diplomacy trap In Southeast Asia, national imperatives are increasingly outweighing regional cohesion.
Susannah Patton 20 Jun 2025 A border skirmish and leaked phone call sees the Thailand-Cambodia dispute surge back to life An international dispute that is all about domestic politics.
David Brewster 20 Jun 2025 Destabilisation of refugee camps in Bangladesh could lead to a new exodus of Rohingyas A security breakdown and aid reductions could push refugees to seek dangerous alternative routes.
Leigh Howard 19 Jun 2025 No Trump photo-op for the PM but a reminder where Australia’s future lies The cancelled G7 meeting is a timely reminder that Australia’s most promising opportunities lie in deeper engagement with our region.
Chietigj Bajpaee 19 Jun 2025 India and Pakistan are on a global charm offensive, but is it worth listening? Both sides have a story to tell but dialogue appears to be a dead end.
Jenny Gordon 19 Jun 2025 Australians see through tariff fears to real economic threat Latest Lowy polling shows strong support for local manufacturing, but green tech backing might be on the slide.