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Ryan Neelam 1 day ago The world is getting on with tackling climate change. Australia can’t afford to be left behind While ambition at COP30 is still a long way from what’s needed, most countries are maintaining their commitments to act.
Susannah Patton 1 day ago The Australia-Indonesia pact won’t shift the regional balance But this diplomatic win for Australia does reflect warm neighbourly ties.
Rupert Stone 1 day ago The US-China fentanyl deal will not stop America’s opioid crisis Synthetic drug makers can adapt faster than governments regulate, rendering precursor bans at best short-term respite.
Matthew Newman 2 days ago The rise and rise of geopolitical risk Volatile geopolitics creates risks for business. A new industry is emerging in Australia to meet the demand for intelligence and advice.
Melissa Jardine , Jarrett Blaustein , Hai Thanh Luong 2 days ago Preparing for when disaster and conflict converge What Australia must learn for its defence posture following record flooding and typhoons in Vietnam and the Philippines.
Nina Marković Khaze 2 days ago Albania’s AI-generated minister is impressive spectacle, questionable reform Behind the glossy digital image lies deeper concerns about governance, corruption, and how political performance shapes policy.
Natalie Sambhi 2 days ago “Anchored in the region” – What the new Australia–Indonesia security treaty really means The pact strengthens trust between neighbours who don’t always agree, without abandoning Indonesia’s non-alignment.
Richard Javad Heydarian 13 Nov 2025 Where the Philippines might lead ASEAN Will Manila shake off its “deputy sheriff” badge to become the anchor of a new coalition in Southeast Asia?
Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard 12 Nov 2025 A case for UN reform that cannot wait The power, purpose, and the price of relevance for the global organisation at 80.