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China puts the squeeze on Myanmar’s Tatmadaw

Beijing’s approach to its troublesome neighbour belies claims that it has an innate mission to…

Energy Reforms in the Lao People's Democratic Republic can Unlock Development Gains

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s reliance on debt financing for the power sector has led…

How the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Can Supercharge Development Gains

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s reliance on debt financing for the power sector has led…

How ‘Asia’s Battery’ Can Supercharge Development Gains

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s reliance on debt financing for hydropower has led to…

  
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…

  
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…

  
Maid in Australia: When international relations and industrial law collide

Two recent court cases have raised uncomfortable questions about diplomatic immunity.

Boosting the Effectiveness of Minimum Wage Hikes in Sri Lanka

In March 2024, Sri Lanka's cabinet approved a 40% hike to the national minimum wage to…

  
The geopolitical ripple effect of Asia’s ageing population

Economies, cultures and foreign policy objectives are set to evolve with the region’s shifting…

  
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…

  
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…

Strategies to Harness the Economic Potential of India’s Cities

Global evidence, both historical and recent, shows a close association between urbanization and…