17 Apr 2024 Why China remains unlikely to invade Taiwan Denny Roy Xi Jinping didn't reach the top of Chinese politics by gambling.
10 Apr 2024 Prabowo in China: Indonesia’s president-elect on the world stage Warief Djajanto Basorie Prabowo signalled that he will continue Jokowi's work, but Jakarta and Beijing remain at odds over the South China Sea.
9 Apr 2024 What are China’s long-term Antarctic ambitions? Benjamin J. Sacks , Peter Dortmans Beijing’s desire to expand into “far frontiers” will test Antarctic protocols. Canberra will need a robust response.
5 Apr 2024 Pakistan: The dangerous reality of working on China’s megaprojects Syed Fazl-e-Haider A spate of deadly insurgent attacks on Chinese nationals sends a message about vulnerability.
5 Apr 2024 What should Australia be doing about the South China Sea? Susannah Patton While Australia’s interests are clear, its contribution is ambiguous.
2 Apr 2024 A wave of US trilaterals sends a clear message to China Richard Javad Heydarian Revamped security groupings led by Washington, including with Manila and Tokyo, are the new normal.
28 Mar 2024 Are Beijing and Washington testing the dark forest hypothesis? Jersey Lee A TV spin-off may explain why China and the US have chosen not to shoot first and ask questions later.
28 Mar 2024 Mind the gap: China’s megaproject promises fall short of reality in Southeast Asia Grace Stanhope , Alexandre Dayant Debt, delay and deteriorating ties between China and its infrastructure partners have led some to go it alone.
27 Mar 2024 China and the great global AI governance divide Benjamin Herscovitch Beijing already has at its disposal multiple means to shape how the world approaches this technological revolution.
27 Mar 2024 Mapping the oceans is the new front in the battle for influence in the Indian Ocean David Brewster Ruling the waves means first understanding what lies beneath. Enter the geopolitics of hydrography.
26 Mar 2024 Opium and the colonial narco-state Mark Pierce In an attempt to control 19th century trade with India and China, Britain dumped tea and resorted to a new addictive drug.
25 Mar 2024 Where did that Chinese police video come from? Graeme Smith , Daria Impiombato Like governments everywhere, when a problem is out of control, they put on a show.
25 Mar 2024 The Philippines seeks out old friends and new Rahul Mishra , Peter Brian M. Wang Beijing’s assertiveness means hedging is a luxury Manila can no longer afford.
22 Mar 2024 Green transition: Supercharging a sustainable future for the Asia‑Pacific Christoph Nedopil An ambitious path of competition and collaboration with China would ensure the region’s economic non-dependence.
21 Mar 2024 New Zealand and ASEAN: Focusing on what’s right under its nose Orson Tan As a country at the end of the global supply chain, New Zealand depends on the stability of Southeast Asia.
21 Mar 2024 China's grey-zone provocations: Time to reciprocate Peter Layton Those subject to China's actions have responded cautiously. They now need to consider a change in tactics.
20 Mar 2024 China’s dominance over critical minerals poses an unacceptable risk John Coyne , Justin Bassi The present market structure gives Beijing a whip hand – and we’ve already seen the consequences.
19 Mar 2024 Why Japan’s de‑risking response to China is incoherent Aaron Magunna A gap in interests divides the national security community in Japan and influential parts of the domestic business sector.
15 Mar 2024 Shipping and the great shrinking waterways Selwyn Parker With droughts a more regular feature due to climate change, the globe needs a big rethink on supply chains.
13 Mar 2024 Understanding China’s efforts to bridge the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait disputes Sophie Wushuang Yi Regional problems are challenging enough without lumping them together.
12 Mar 2024 Chinese social media and the 2025 Australian federal election Fan Yang , Robbie Fordyce , Luke Heemsbergen Those intent on spreading political misinformation are finding ways around strict foreign interference rules.
6 Mar 2024 A summit between Japan and North Korea? About time Khang Vu With Kim Jong-un extending an olive branch to Tokyo, high-level talks may be on the cards, but roadblocks remain.
5 Mar 2024 From confrontation to collaboration: Working together on critical minerals supply chains Marina Yue Zhang , Xunpeng (Roc) Shi A global energy transition will rely not on decoupling but uniting for a diversified and sustainable future.
28 Feb 2024 Could Myanmar become Beijing’s quagmire? Henry Storey The imperative to protect Chinese victims of transnational crime has set off a chain reaction that could jeopardise Beijing’s longer-term objectives.
28 Feb 2024 Can South Korea become a global pivotal state? Gabriela Bernal With non-permanent member status on the UN Security Council, Seoul has a long list of goals to help make its mark.
27 Feb 2024 By the numbers: China’s nuclear inventory continues to grow Amrita Jash Power, prestige and shifting estimates of what makes for a credible minimum deterrent help explain a growing arsenal – but more lies behind the move, too.
21 Feb 2024 China has a fifth station in Antarctica Claire Young Keep calm and do science and inspections.
21 Feb 2024 Open for business: North Korea welcomes back visitors Khang Vu Kim Jong-un has been on a charm offensive to rekindle trade and tourism links with friendly neighbours.
12 Feb 2024 What constrains and restrains China on Taiwan? Jared McKinney This is the better question to ask when assessing the prospects of a war over the Strait in the coming decade.
7 Feb 2024 China’s message problem in PNG Denghua Zhang , Bernard Yegiora Local doubts about mining projects appear at odds with government enthusiasm.
6 Feb 2024 A new China loan threatens Vanuatu’s debt outlook Alexandre Dayant , Riley Duke A new major infrastructure project could leave the country on the road to debt distress.
5 Feb 2024 From “poop diggers” to allies: Chinese social media reacts to Nauru’s switch Shuo Luan , Graeme Smith Echoes of past positions continue to influence views of the Pacific Island nation.
25 Jan 2024 Can China use offshore wind to break its reliance on foreign LNG and coal? Joseph Webster , Zoe Leung And could that make Beijing more open to risk-taking, including vis-à-vis Taiwan?
24 Jan 2024 Cartographic aggression: Playing it the China way Ved Shinde By keeping the Himalayan dispute alive, China locks India on land to prevent it from going to the seas.
23 Jan 2024 China’s evolving approach to multipolar world order in 2024 Sophie Wushuang Yi A new appointment along with a fresh role for an old hand appears to be sending a signal.
22 Jan 2024 India’s newfound assertiveness is a feature of the great game in South Asia Saira Bano Strategic competition is drawing out new challenges, with US-China competition at the centre.
22 Jan 2024 South China Sea: A formula for the Philippines Richard Javad Heydarian Manila should adopt a three-pronged response to Beijing's assertiveness.
12 Jan 2024 An airliner with Chinese characteristics Kazimier Lim The country’s new homegrown narrow-body jet is a diplomatic ace up Xi Jinping's sleeve.
5 Jan 2024 Multilateral cooperation can improve South Asia’s water woes Genevieve Donnellon-May Transparency will help foster trust, which can lead to a common river management framework for the benefit of all.
28 Dec 2023 Lithium, lightest metal on earth, carries heavy geopolitical weight Marina Yue Zhang Instead of a source of great tech power competition, lithium should be key to a collective fight against climate change.
27 Dec 2023 Power in Asia: Six surprising facts Jack Sato , Susannah Patton Following the launch of the 2023 Asia Power Index, the authors dig into data that reveals how power is shifting in Asia.
13 Dec 2023 Beijing digs in for the Central Asia-China gas pipeline Genevieve Donnellon-May Construction challenges aside, a geopolitical interest is obvious.
11 Dec 2023 The Beijing blowback should Australia get closer to Taiwan Richard McGregor Bilateral initiatives are not the only way for Australia to bolster Taiwan and signal its support.
7 Dec 2023 China’s view of Henry Kissinger: A political nostalgia Ye Xue , Sophie Wushuang Yi The outpouring in China stems from dissatisfaction with the current US policy towards Beijing and change from Kissinger’s framework.
4 Dec 2023 How to stop any repeat of the Australia-China sonar incident Collin Koh A regional deal to close a loophole relating to the use of sonar in international law could be a good place to start.
1 Dec 2023 COP28: A better climate for US-China relations? Saira Bano As rivalry dominates cooperation, shared concern on the environment is still held out as a chance to stabilise ties.
1 Dec 2023 Ignoring those forgotten Will Davies There is more shared history between China and Australia than many realise.
27 Nov 2023 Rise of the Redback Selwyn Parker The US dollar remain the dominant currency. But China – and others – are driving the yuan as an alternative.
24 Nov 2023 China and Taiwan are big Pacific donors – but not for gender equality Jessica Collins More clarity on the flows of funds would help to assign what little credit is due.
22 Nov 2023 Why is Myanmar’s new deep-sea port such hot property? Shaun Cameron An alternative route to the Strait of Malacca offers China, and others, a safer, faster and more efficient trade route.