22 Jun 2023
Why the Pakistan crisis spells trouble for our region
Political and economic upheaval, and a growing list of creditors, mean Islamabad has few friends to call on.
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21 Jun 2023
O'Farrell leaves India with ties to Australia at a high point
The incoming High Commissioner has big shoes to fill after a remarkable time of rekindled relations. -
21 Jun 2023
The Fix: Spies and ties
In this new Interpreter feature, we’re inviting short observations about issues or resources that might otherwise be missed. -
21 Jun 2023
The “somewhat” conundrum: Lack of communication bedevils AUKUS support
The latest Lowy Institute Poll reveals Australians are no more convinced about the merits of the subs deal than last year. -
20 Jun 2023
Is the Gorkha’s place in India’s history about to change?
A new scheme for Nepalese recruits breaks a 75-year tradition and is straining relations between the two countries. -
20 Jun 2023
Chemical weapons: Impunity is killing deterrence
Poisoning continues as a favoured form of invisible warfare meted out by dictators and autocrats, with horrific results. -
20 Jun 2023
Build a wall: Kim Jong‑un’s social revolution
Taking its lead from the hermit state’s first leader, North Korea may be heading towards totalitarian rule. -
19 Jun 2023
Will Modi charm again in Washington?
The Indian PM’s visit will see Biden embrace a polarising leader while trying to keep an influential diaspora onside. -
19 Jun 2023
Acting East on the seas: India’s naval cooperation with ASEAN
Strengthening defence ties is smooth sailing compared to wider regional integration efforts by New Delhi with Southeast Asia. -
19 Jun 2023
Uncertainty in New Caledonia
France is threatening to resolve key issues on New Caledonia’s future unilaterally if local parties cannot agree. -
16 Jun 2023
Does China wield excessive influence in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?
A dramatic resignation this week has put a spotlight on the functions of Beijing’s brainchild. -
16 Jun 2023
Finding opportunity in Australia’s liquid fuel security challenge
Sustainable Aviation Fuel – whether for Defence or commercial aviation requirements – can help fix a national problem. -
16 Jun 2023
Is US industrial policy headed in the wrong direction?
Washington’s geopolitical strategy threatens to entrench economic hierarchies and undermine the global green transition. -
15 Jun 2023
Washington’s difficult dance in the Middle East
The United States is recalibrating its strategy in the region and using history as a guide. -
15 Jun 2023
The importance of pride: supporting LGBTQ rights in Asia
The recent Sydney WorldPride was a milestone moment in connecting a regional and global movement. -
15 Jun 2023
It’s time for South Korea to refocus on multilateral diplomacy
A new national security strategy stresses values-based diplomacy, but that can’t be at the expense of talking to China. -
14 Jun 2023
Russia’s ally Kazakhstan turns eyes to the West
The Central Asian nation is hedging its bets with a foreign policy trifecta based on peace, balance and pragmatism. -
14 Jun 2023
Expanding the Women, Peace and Security agenda to the next frontier – space
Australia could have an outsized impact promoting “responsible behaviours” in space through diplomacy and gender advocacy. -
13 Jun 2023
Shangri-La: A missed chance for US–China dialogue
But at least both sides recognised that the outbreak of a conflict would be “unbearable”. -
13 Jun 2023
The end of the neo-liberal order?
With a new consensus in Washington, it’s time for Canberra to consider a shake-up of misguided industrial policy. -
9 Jun 2023
East Asia’s low welfare spending model fails to tackle inequality
A historical reliance on family has allowed governments to put the economic onus on those who can least afford it. -
9 Jun 2023
Why Prabowo Subianto is winning over young Indonesian voters in a three-way race
The 71-year-old former general has a hard man image but has deployed a different tack in his third try for the presidency. -
9 Jun 2023
The US steps up pressure on Bangladesh ahead of elections
Concerns about fostering democracy must also be considered alongside growing US strategic interests in the country. -
8 Jun 2023
Economic diplomacy: Duelling D-words to delineate China
Australia seems to be treading carefully around the G7’s agreement to de-risk dependence on the region’s biggest economy. -
8 Jun 2023
PNG’s trade ties with China are set to strengthen
Canberra has committed to bolstering agriculture assistance, but free trade agreements may leave Australia in second place. -
7 Jun 2023
Maldives’ presidential election: it’s not just about India and China
The country has its own political dynamics and agency. It would be mistaken to only see great power hands at play. -
7 Jun 2023
Australia’s lost appeal: Reversing a downward trend for Japanese students
Education links are a weak spot in the Australia-Japan Special Strategic Partnership. Both countries can fix this. -
6 Jun 2023
US-China: A Cold War lesson to apply “rules of the road” at sea
Soviet and American warships had a code to prevent dangerous encounters and the US and China should have the same. -
6 Jun 2023
Two views on the best way forward for the “Washington Consensus”
It is important to tackle problems of growing market power and that unfettered market mechanisms widen inequality. -
5 Jun 2023
Filling the gaps: The Southeast Asia Aid Map
Transparency is crucial amid an increasing geopolitical contest over development finance and cooperation in the region. -
5 Jun 2023
Lessons from history: Comparing Australia’s response to war crimes with the United States
The fallout from the Ben Roberts-Smith case is only the beginning of a reckoning about justice in war. -
5 Jun 2023
Trading up can unlock India’s industrial potential
Three foundational flaws in trade policy are holding the country back from becoming the next manufacturing powerhouse. -
2 Jun 2023
Speeding up Indonesia’s EV ambition
Ensuring sustainability is crucial to fully realise the environmental benefits of a switch away from fossil fuels. -
2 Jun 2023
Indonesia and India are neighbours far apart
A shared history of cultural influences has today revealed surprising gaps between the two nations. -
1 Jun 2023
How Australia can speak up on human rights in India
Modi won’t be prime minister for ever, so finding ways to air concerns now will actually strengthen relations long term. -
1 Jun 2023
Full steam ahead for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway?
After a long haul already, there is still a journey ahead for a new route to connect China and Europe via Central Asia. -
1 Jun 2023
Indonesia’s digital success deserves more attention
India and China get the plaudits, but Indonesia is also taking impressive digital strides capitalising on local talent. -
31 May 2023
India’s diplomatic poise: Not just about photo ops
Delhi’s foreign policy has matured at pace, showcasing the art of engaging everyone and being close to no one. -
31 May 2023
Reviving hope in Iran: Why the “Woman Life Freedom” movement lives on
Iran is again undergoing a revolution and joy, once sparked, will not be extinguished. -
31 May 2023
Misogyny is often the connection between overlapping far-right ideologies
A holistic approach to addressing violent extremism starts with confronting deep-seated societal issues. -
30 May 2023
How can we regulate AI? Let’s just ask it
Even leading developers want to pause the revolution underway. So what insights does the machine offer on itself? -
30 May 2023
An inside look at the role of media in Solomon Islands’ national security landscape
Asking hard questions also means knowing what information to trust and having faith journalists will also be respected. -
30 May 2023
Myanmar’s intelligence war: the battle of wits and wiles against the junta
In a country where spies and informers have been ever-present, the opposition has built its own intelligence apparatus. -
29 May 2023
What Thailand’s youth leaders can learn from Chile’s radical government
The Move Forward Party hope to remake politics but that means carrying people along. -
29 May 2023
After Jokowi: What Indonesia’s next president could face in foreign affairs
Between Myanmar, China and a neighbour with ambitions for nuclear subs, an already full agenda awaits. -
29 May 2023
King’s Birthday public holiday
Monday is a day off work in Australia, normal publishing will resume Tuesday. -
29 May 2023
Dealing with the Taliban to stop a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan
The basic needs of Afghans cannot be ignored. -
26 May 2023
Home grown: Building a stronger food system in Laos
Reducing reliance on imports should be the aim in ensuring the country is not hostage to global market volatility. -
26 May 2023
Explaining China’s Central Asia pivot
Beijing’s ambition with its western neighbours is more about heading off US influence than a quest to dominate. -
26 May 2023
India’s underperforming ties to Vietnam
India’s weak cultural imprint fragments into insignificance faced with China’s.