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Leigh Howard 16 minutes ago No Trump photo-op for the PM but a reminder where Australia’s future lies The cancelled G7 meeting is a timely reminder that Australia’s most promising opportunities lie in deeper engagement with our region.
Chietigj Bajpaee 32 minutes ago India and Pakistan are on a global charm offensive, but is it worth listening? Both sides have a story to tell but dialogue appears to be a dead end.
Jenny Gordon 42 minutes ago Australians see through tariff fears to real economic threat Latest Lowy polling shows strong support for local manufacturing, but green tech backing might be on the slide.
Sophie Wushuang Yi 47 minutes ago US-China: Rather than mutual understanding, strive for competition without conflict Military hotlines and exercise notifications could reduce escalation risks while acknowledging persistent misreading of intent.
John Lee 52 minutes ago Albanese must learn that smiles and handshakes with Trump won’t save Australia’s AUKUS ambitions Dealing with Trump 2.0 demands concrete defence spending increases, not diplomatic charm, as Pentagon reviews submarine deal.
Vincent So 2 hours ago What year is it in China? Rethinking the timeline of a rising power China’s international posture reflects not the confidence of a stable hegemon, but the impulses of a nationalist power in transition.
Fiona McGaughey 1 day ago Why DEI won't DIE: 80 years of protecting rights and fighting for equality The protection of human rights and principles of equality are fundamental to international law and can’t be dismantled overnight by one state alone.
Manish Vaid 1 day ago How America First could undermine the Quad’s critical minerals plans A counter to Beijing’s resource dominance is best served by coordinated action, but Donald Trump wants to go his own way.
Cynthia Mehboob 1 day ago AI’s war on consent: Women face coded misogyny Evidence is growing from across the world that digital platforms increasingly enable gender-based violence with authorities slow to catch-up.