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Sheridan Ward 2 days ago Tigray can’t afford another war, and the world can’t afford to do nothing Australia should encourage international condemnation after a blockade of relief trucks in the northern regions of Ethiopia.
Ramita Iyer 2 days ago China’s cartographic claims test fragile India rapprochement Despite four years of negotiations and recent agreements, territorial assertions continue to strain ties between the two powers.
Osmond Chiu , Danae Bosler 2 days ago The upside of the world’s downgrade in foreign aid Australia has an opportunity to fill the gap left by the US and Europe – and it’s good for democracy, too.
Linda Jaivin 12 Jun 2025 In remembering China’s Cultural Revolution, what you don’t know will hurt you Forgetting the trauma of Mao’s chaotic decade serves Xi’s stability agenda, but personal experience shapes his authoritarian methods.
Mihai Sora 12 Jun 2025 Australia-PNG relations at 50: Pride, politics and the price of partnership What if more locals decide that Australia is rewarding bad behaviour at the top of PNG’s politics?
Robert Wihtol 12 Jun 2025 China banks big wins as Trump withdraws from global aid game By abandoning climate finance and health initiatives, the United States is creating unprecedented opportunities for Chinese-led multilateral banks.
Hugh Piper 11 Jun 2025 Australia’s royal dilemma as King Charles serves conflicting Commonwealth interests with Trump If Australians found their sovereignty threatened, would people want an unelected septuagenarian Englishman representing their interests as head of state?
Joseph Black 11 Jun 2025 Taiwan’s Africa gambit In a world where power is defined by networks rather than borders, Taipei’s quiet diplomacy is making headway.
Isel Ras 11 Jun 2025 With the G20 summit looming, South Africa wants Trump at the table Ramaphosa is making a risky bet in a bid to progress an economic and development agenda the US President doesn’t believe in.