Local currency deals are growing, but a unified challenge to dollar hegemony remains a distant dream.

A murky explosion in India last week dredges up old concerns.

With genuine ideological and existential threats to consider, the next iteration of AI will be critical.

As a mono-economy shifts from phosphate to people, the pattern of boom and bust continues unchanged.

A partial retreat in the region could backfire, flaming tensions and emboldening China’s aggression.

The echoes of history are evident – only this time, trust may not be as important as the context.

Incidents are indeed up sharply, but lethality remains extremely low compared with right-wing and jihadist violence.

While ambition at COP30 is still a long way from what’s needed, most countries are maintaining their commitments to act.

But this diplomatic win for Australia does reflect warm neighbourly ties.