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William Matthews 5 hours ago Security with Chinese characteristics: How the Global Security Initiative reflects Beijing’s priorities at home Three years after its proposal, a vision is emerging where some countries’ security interests are more legitimate than others.
Andrea Chloe Wong 5 hours ago With New Zealand the latest to join, the Philippines is building a network of defence partners amid South China Sea tensions Manila is expanding military cooperation beyond traditional allies as ASEAN solidarity wavers and with US commitments uncertain.
Khang Vu 14 hours ago Why has North Korea finally admitted its troops are dying in Russia’s war on Ukraine? Not even the Hermit Kingdom is immune to domestic pressure.
Rushali Saha 1 day ago India-Pakistan ceasefire: Modi faces “re-hyphenation” challenge after Trump’s Kashmir mediation claims Has India changed position on third party mediation in the longstanding dispute?
Jiwon Kim 1 day ago Time for a consistent approach to North Korean human rights South Korea’s upcoming election offers a crucial chance for a policy reset.
Carolin Kautz 1 day ago China’s “friendly neighbourhood diplomacy” has consequences for Australia The “Asian values” debate is back on the agenda while the Trump administration is MIA.
Nick Fabbri 9 May 2025 Aussie rules: Democracy sausages, budgie smugglers, and electoral integrity Australians can be proud of the integrity of their electoral system at a time of democratic backsliding around the world.
Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva 9 May 2025 What’s really on show with foreign leaders at the Victory Parade in Moscow Self-interest, for one thing. Multipolar unity may be another.
Greg Earl 9 May 2025 Voting for a changing world All politics may be local, but in modern Australian elections that means managing a more politically active multicultural community.