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Mohd. Yunus 1 hour ago An IPCC funding crisis threatens the Asia-Pacific The IPCC is running out of money, but Australia is well placed to push for reforms to protect climate-vulnerable nations
Jeffrey McGee , Tony Press 2 hours ago Is the security narrative itself a threat to Antarctic stability? After more than six decades of peace on the continent, Australia must flex its diplomatic muscle to maintain the status quo.
Jing Ge 2 days ago Moon governance in the spotlight after Artemis II The Artemis Accords represent an opportunity for middle powers, including Australia, to establish a role in lunar governance.
Dita Liliansa 10 Apr 2026 No flag, no crew, no rights – what Indonesia can legally do about the Lombok drone A torpedo-like object found off Lombok may not qualify as a “ship”, challenging categories that weren’t designed for unmanned vessels.
Nischal Dhungel 10 Apr 2026 High rates and expensive oil create a global debt trap While advanced economies debate the nuances of “soft landings”, low- and middle-income countries are caught in a pincer.
Paul Pelczar 10 Apr 2026 There’s a bear in there: Russia in the Indo-Pacific A Russian naval visit to Jakarta barely rated a mention in Australia.
Courtney J Fung , Andrea Ghiselli 9 Apr 2026 Iran crisis puts China’s UN diplomacy to the test China’s UN veto on a Strait of Hormuz resolution was a calculation driven by domestic pressure and pragmatism.
Anton Ponomarenko 9 Apr 2026 Mutual benefits in a Ukraine–South Korea partnership A closer relationship with Kyiv would offer Seoul both military and economic benefits, including battle-tested drone technology.
Tom Barber 9 Apr 2026 Be informed, not just alert Australia’s crisis-driven communication is a symptom of the deeper problem: a failure to treat statecraft as conversation.