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Why Australia needs to own its strategic power
Commentary
Why Australia needs to own its strategic power
Australia will need to shape a region likely to be made up of a messy patchwork of coalitions, rather than a grand concert of powers. First published in the Australian…
Australia cements ties with PNG, reinforces role in Pacific
Commentary
Australia cements ties with PNG, reinforces role in Pacific
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 16 January 2023.
As US-China rivalry heats up, can Australia defuse the risk of superpower conflict?
Commentary
As US-China rivalry heats up, can Australia defuse the risk of superpower conflict?
Albanese will need to explain how Australia’s investment in more lethal defence capabilities will make the Indo-Pacific safer – and ensure conflict never occurs. Originally…
China’s reopening, America’s challenge
Commentary
China’s reopening, America’s challenge
China is likely to emerge from its Covid-19 isolation a more potent competitor for influence in Asia. First published in The Straits Times.
2023 Asia Power Index - Key Findings Report
Analyses
2023 Asia Power Index - Key Findings Report
In-depth analysis and insight into the changing power distribution in Asia and its geopolitical consequences.
2023 Asia Power Index
Interactives
2023 Asia Power Index
A comprehensive assessment of the changing distribution of power in Asia, ranking 26 countries and territories through 133 indicators.
Attack shows US can’t take its eyes off Iran
Commentary
Attack shows US can’t take its eyes off Iran
Originally published in The Australian.
New tax increase on PNG banks raises concerns
Commentary
New tax increase on PNG banks raises concerns
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 23 December 2022.
Pacific Change Makers: Pacific Fusion Centre - Breaking new ground in a contested Pacific?
Podcasts
Pacific Change Makers: Pacific Fusion Centre - Breaking new ground in a contested Pacific?
  The Pacific Fusion Centre is a new Pacific regional body aiming to critically analyse the pressing security issues facing the Pacific Islands and better inform decision…