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Danielle Ireland-Piper 45 minutes ago In space, who owes you rights? Space belongs to everyone, but the question of who protects rights there remains unsettled.
Shanthie Mariet D’Souza 7 hours ago India cautiously unlocks Chinese investment after years of resistance Relaxed foreign direct investment rules will test whether New Delhi can draw Chinese capital away from Southeast Asia.
Robert Walker 2 days ago Green trade partnerships will make or break Australia’s renewable superpower strategy Without anchoring domestic green industries to external demand, these goals are wishful thinking.
Aniello Iannone 2 days ago Indonesia can’t keep rowing between reefs After a week hedging in all directions, the limits on Prabowo’s approach are becoming clear.
Miyo Tanaka 17 Apr 2026 Foreign spouses in Malaysia are an untapped talent pool So why leave barriers that meant barely one-in-ten sought work authorisation?
Awais Feroze Hanif 17 Apr 2026 Japan aims for a shipbuilding revival A trillion yen and a bold production target won’t beat China – but Japan could matter where it counts for the US Navy.
Mick Ryan 16 Apr 2026 The 2026 National Defence Strategy delivers more of the same Modest spending, welcome reforms, and a defence minister resistant to outside contributions.
Rahman Yaacob 16 Apr 2026 Jakarta risks flying blind Indonesia’s “independent and active” doctrine is being tested by signs of drift.
Connor Graham 16 Apr 2026 Solomon Islands on the edge, again A court has ordered parliament to convene with a no-confidence motion in the air. The PM is appealing. Here’s what happens next.