World’s fastest waterski race becomes boat race amid sporting suspension
Organisers of the world’s fastest waterski race will hold this year’s event without any waterskis. The Mildura 100 — which…
Taiwan’s democracy triumphs
Results from Taiwan’s January elections show a strong democratic foundation and an informed voting population. ...
Indonesia’s increasingly opposition-less democracy
As repression rises and critical debate wanes, Jokowi's decision to prioritise dynasty over party loyalty sets the stage for an…
North Korean embassy closures point to struggle and starvation
Though a string of embassy closures points to financial hardships and food shortages in North Korea, Kim Jong-un will continue…
Is US–China decoupling heading in a dangerous direction?
Authors: Nicholas R Lardy and Tianlei Huang, Peterson Institute for International Economics The US and Chinese economies are closely interconnected,…
Russian oil exporters cast a shadow on Western sanctions
Author: Craig Kennedy, Harvard University In January 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed senior Kremlin officials to find solutions to…
Divorce as a ‘certificate of happiness’ in modern China
Author: Pan Wang, UNSW China’s marriage and birth rates have plunged to record lows but its divorce rates have skyrocketed…
Politics, power and private armed groups in the Philippines
Author: Vincent Kyle Parada, Philippine Navy On 4 March 2023, Provincial Governor Roel Degamo was gunned down inside his residential…
Hong Kong sees signs of life amid political stasis
Author: Joseph Yu-shek Cheng, Institute for Security and Development Policy At the beginning of 2023 Hong Kong followed mainland China…
Signs of life amid political stasis
Author: Joseph Yu-shek Cheng, Institute for Security and Development Policy At the beginning of 2023 Hong Kong followed mainland China…