Concerns for Pacific democracy, but no crisis yet
Author: Kerryn Baker, ANU In 2022, considerable pressure was put on democratic norms and practices in the Pacific Islands. Taken…
Hong Kong risks reopening mainland border at the worst moment
Admittedly, this was not an easy situation for anyone to predict. Nevertheless, the Hong Kong government must take prompt action…
Timor-Leste can strengthen ASEAN centrality amid global crises
Author: Hunter Marston, ANU At the 41st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh in November 2022, the leaders of the grouping…
Why China’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic is at best a pyrrhic victory
To justify China’s dynamic zero approach after the highly contagious Omicron became the main variant, state media vigorously promoted the…
Ukraine says hundreds of Russian recruits killed by strike on Donetsk region barracks
Strike happened in Russian-controlled part of Ukrainian province, apparently in a college converted to a barracks; there are reports ammunition…
Kashmir village attacked by gunmen, 4 civilians killed, followed by fatal blast, say police
Two gunmen opened fire on three homes in Dhangri, which is near the highly militarised Line of Control that divides…
Two helicopters collide on Australia’s Gold Coast, killing 4
The fatal crash drew emergency aid from beachgoers enjoying the water during the southern summer.
Indonesia’s year of diplomatic triumph loses a little of its gloss
Author: Editorial Board, ANU The G20 presidency in 2022 presented diplomatic and substantial challenges that threatened to blow the forum…
Only ‘patriots’ in the house: no more fireworks at Hong Kong legislature, but lawmakers say they’re doing their job
Despite absence of opposition, lawmakers insist they ask questions and legislature is no rubber stamp.
The need to deal with Indonesia as it is
Author: Liam Gammon, ANU The calendar will tell you that Indonesia’s presidential election is due in February 2024 — but…