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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 2 days 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 13 Nov 2025 “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.