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Michael Rossi 3 hours ago Central Asia should be West’s strategic focus The crossroads of East and West are increasingly contested.
Khang Vu 15 hours ago This time, Russia stands in the way of any US‑North Korea deal If Donald Trump wants to revive his showpiece negotiation, he will find the calculation has since changed.
Martina Zapf 18 hours ago The UN Peacebuilding Commission: What’s in it for Australia? Regional clout for one thing.
Rahman Yaacob 1 day ago Southeast Asia’s arms suppliers, by the numbers Diversification seems to be the mantra.
Jenny Gordon 1 day ago Is DOGE the answer to improving productivity? Putting fear into the bureaucracy is not a way to encourage better results.
Hilman Palaon , Robert Walker 1 day ago Indonesia: The downstreaming dilemma The nickel boom in Southeast Sulawesi is a paradox – reshaping the region while sidelining locals.
Nicholas Khoo 2 days ago What would the founders of the US-led liberal international order think? As Trump returns to power, international instability is the “new normal”.
Erin Cook 17 Jan 2025 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 17 Jan 2025 Trump’s climate retreat will cost America influence in the Pacific So much for the solemn declarations of “family”.