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Erin Cook 1 day ago The scorecard for Prabowo’s first 100 days? “Confused” Prabowo is deeply invested in areas of his interest but the policies that fall outside are unlikely to get much of a look-in from the president.
Oliver Sinclair 1 day ago Trump’s climate retreat will cost America influence in the Pacific So much for the solemn declarations of “family”.
Syed Ali Zia Jaffery 1 day ago Why South Korea might go nuclear in Trump’s term Trump’s transactional approach to alliance politics may close the door for more reassurances, pushing South Korea for a deterrence of its own.
David Wells 2 days ago A Big Tech race to the bottom is bad news for everyone Tariffs might not be the only trade obstacle with Trump’s America. “Censorship” could be the next test.
'Alopi Latukefu 2 days ago Melting ice caps reveals the scourge of colonialism Donald Trump shows no regard for the rights and autonomy of the Indigenous Inuit population who make up the majority of Greenland’s residents.
Melissa Jardine 2 days ago A looming police shortage in the Pacific: Drug use can cripple a male workforce The labour and public health consequences from expanding drugs surge in the region must be acted upon.
Mikaela Lui 15 Jan 2025 Foreign policy challenges loom in Germany’s election Immigration is the major battleground but with a war in Europe and political challenges across the Atlantic, the February poll has sharp consequences.
Miah Hammond-Errey 15 Jan 2025 Meta power move is about more than fact checking We can expect more pushback from US tech companies towards national governments – but will this also come with official US government support?
Richard Javad Heydarian 15 Jan 2025 Can Malaysia drive ASEAN like the pony express? Or does the regional grouping remain stuck in the stable?