4 hours ago
AI might better predict Trump’s foreign policy
A method marked the madness and can be decoded.
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8 hours ago
A first step on the long road to global AI regulation
It didn’t make headlines but the US and EU came together last week to sign an important treaty – leaving partners such as Australia with a choice. -
14 hours ago
Beijing’s "one-China principle" is spreading
It is untrue that Taiwan is an "inalienable part" of China, but that's not stopping governments from Kiribati to Honduras from saying it. -
1 day ago
China’s rise in Southeast Asia is bringing in a golden age for Australia
Disquiet about Beijing’s growing presence is motivating countries across the region to seek deeper cooperation with Canberra. -
1 day ago
South China Sea: The “transparency initiative” success is plain to see
But pressure on the Philippines means that its key partners must step up more. -
1 day ago
Three safe bets on the 47th president’s foreign policy
Whatever the outcome of the US election, states will remain self-interested, and material power will reign supreme. -
6 Sep 2024
The rights-based priority in relations with Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina’s downfall holds a lesson for the international community to ensure support for political freedoms. -
6 Sep 2024
Tonga and His Majesty’s Armed Forces: A military made for peace
This Pacific country avoided colonisation not by force, but by adopting the trappings of state. A next step awaits. -
6 Sep 2024
Russian sanctions: Why has Australia stayed quiet on reparations?
With strong rule of law credentials and expertise, Canberra should use its advantage in responses to war. -
6 Sep 2024
Iran’s shadow hand in Houthi Red Sea attacks
How the Houthis and Iranians work together isn’t absolutely clear – but stopping the threat to shipping requires more than shooting down incoming missiles and extends to disrupting an intelligence and targeting system. -
5 Sep 2024
Economic diplomacy: Taking sides for an election
From ANZUS, Indonesia, regional business and media reporting, Penny Wong seems to have legacy in mind. -
5 Sep 2024
In teaching about Sustainable Development Goals, Japan has a chance to learn about itself
English as a foreign language courses could become a catalyst for change by fostering a critical thinking in classrooms. -
5 Sep 2024
Is AUKUS Pillar II growing too quickly?
More ambition and more members can’t be a mask for success. -
4 Sep 2024
New Zealand's intelligence service warns of growing foreign interference risks
A new security assessment aims to widen the concept of strategic competition beyond the United States and China. -
4 Sep 2024
Can the US and China avoid a catastrophic clash?
Jake Sullivan’s trip to Beijing was about managing tension and that’s the best that can be hoped for. -
4 Sep 2024
Australia should make a strategic investment in the World Bank
Geostrategic competition makes the multilateral advantage more vital than ever, especially in the Pacific. -
4 Sep 2024
Will Russia violate the Antarctic Treaty?
For Moscow, science has always come second to ideology. -
3 Sep 2024
Australia needs to boost its engagement with Africa, but not for the reasons advocates say we should
Africa’s demographic story won’t necessarily translate to economic opportunities for Australia. But the geopolitical tale matters more. -
3 Sep 2024
Russia and the Middle East: Positioning for advantage
Moscow has made a cynical calculation that conflict serves its interests. -
3 Sep 2024
Hong Kong keeps Russia’s dark fleet afloat
Operating under flags of convenience, hundreds of vessels are evading the sanctions meant to stifle movement. -
2 Sep 2024
Antimony: The hidden metal fuelling global competition
China’s latest critical mineral restrictions have caught attention – but mooted solutions might not deliver. -
2 Sep 2024
A pilgrimage to China for Vietnam’s new leader
Talk of divergent strategic views between the neighbours would be a misreading of history. -
2 Sep 2024
The patriot’s virtue in bringing the world back home
Whether gauging global attitudes or assessing international interests, it pays to think first of home. -
30 Aug 2024
Is Russia really European anymore?
Cut off from the West, Russia is making a turn to Asia. But this leaves a cultural wound. -
30 Aug 2024
The right road to renewable biofuel in Indonesia
Taking directions from big producers in the United States and Brazil. -
30 Aug 2024
Long-range leaders in Melanesia: Why you need to know about them
Carefully mixing metaphors helps to understand a crucial yet underappreciated actor in Pacific politics. -
29 Aug 2024
China puts the squeeze on Myanmar’s Tatmadaw
Beijing’s approach to its troublesome neighbour belies claims that it has an innate mission to promote authoritarianism aboard. -
29 Aug 2024
US shifts nuclear focus to counter China’s growing arsenal
Beijing’s nuclear modernisation means its intentions and commitments to non-proliferation will continue to be questioned. -
29 Aug 2024
Harris vs Trump, and the foreign policy shake-up ahead
From AUKUS and the South China Sea, to Taiwan and Ukraine, Canberra and other allies will need creative diplomacy in their kit bag after November's election. -
28 Aug 2024
Maid in Australia: When international relations and industrial law collide
Two recent court cases have raised uncomfortable questions about diplomatic immunity. -
28 Aug 2024
The Falepili Union: A Pacific response to the greatest global challenges
A world-first treaty with Australia ensures Tuvalu’s statehood will continue, even in the face of a climate catastrophe. -
28 Aug 2024
Byte-sized diplomacy: Countering digital foreign interference
The danger is back in the spotlight as the US election unfolds. But who is interfering and how can we counter it? -
28 Aug 2024
The geopolitical ripple effect of Asia’s ageing population
Economies, cultures and foreign policy objectives are set to evolve with the region’s shifting demographics. -
27 Aug 2024
Indonesia pledges closer defence ties with Australia one day – military drills with China the next
Jakarta carries risks while seeking the rewards of its friends to all approach to defence diplomacy. -
27 Aug 2024
Prabowo’s capitulation in Constitutional Court crisis only a partial victory
An apparent win for civil society masks elite political manoeuvring as Indonesia’s local elections loom. -
27 Aug 2024
Hostage diplomacy: Fresh ideas to end a modern blight
A new Australian senate inquiry into the practice of imprisonment for leverage offer a chance to learn from international experience. -
26 Aug 2024
The right side of history: Taiwan and its “real estate”
Democratic freedoms in Taiwan have been hard won and deservedly supported strongly by Australia. -
26 Aug 2024
The benefits of connection: India’s linkages to Bangladesh withstand local unrest
Roads and rail are the sinews of a strong relationship. But New Delhi cannot afford to be complacent about its regional ties. -
26 Aug 2024
The down-low on deportations and drugs in Tonga
The practice by Australia of sending criminals back to their home country can pose a risk to regional security without the proper reintegration support. -
23 Aug 2024
Key questions for reform of the New Colombo Plan
A boost to the ties that bind Australia and the Indo-Pacific is essential to humanising public diplomacy and building life-long connections. -
23 Aug 2024
Why is Imran Khan running for chancellor of University of Oxford?
The former international cricketer is determined to play until the last ball of his political innings. -
23 Aug 2024
A glimpse into Indonesia's nickel policy
China has become a key partner, but locals pay the price and need more support to realise the benefits. -
22 Aug 2024
Economic diplomacy: Playing defence with Prabowo
New security cooperation with Indonesia does not make up for the slow progress in building fresh economic links. -
22 Aug 2024
Southeast Asia’s great haze: Laggards and leaders
Indonesia is the region’s biggest producer of haze, so why was it the last to ratify ASEAN’s pollution prevention agreement? -
22 Aug 2024
AUKUS: The Singapore Strategy Redux
Successive governments are making the nation vulnerable to a repeat performance. -
21 Aug 2024
Australia takes a big first step to engage civil society in foreign policy
With a new multi-million dollar fund, Canberra underscores the importance of robust and transparent democracy. -
21 Aug 2024
Polycrisis in the Pacific: How leaders will respond at the PIF Summit in Tonga
A tiny capital will be host to a huge regional agenda. -
21 Aug 2024
Surprise and modern war
The Kursk offensive is a reminder of the enduring power of surprise. Prudence suggests that Australia needs be prepared. -
21 Aug 2024
Indonesia needs a strong opposition that can inspire hope, and look cool while doing it
Democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia’s largest country will set a poor example for the region. -
20 Aug 2024
Looking back at Jokowi’s decade of resource nationalism
How successful were the Indonesian president’s efforts to localise and industrialise the country’s natural commodities?