Stagnant and faltering self-determination efforts in the Pacific
Self-determination drama is at high tide in the Pacific as the journey for sovereignty plots new geopolitical waves. ...
Myanmar tragedy raises troubling questions about a better future
The economic, social and political damage unleashed by Myanmar’s 2021 coup continues to compound. ...
Symbolism over substance in US–Indonesia partnership
The recent US–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership does little to upgrade the lacklustre state of the relationship and remains mostly symbolic.…
Reform needed to revitalise Japan Agricultural Cooperatives
Japan Agricultural Cooperatives have served Japan's agricultural sector well, but need to reimagine their role and redefine their relationship with…
Hong Kong carving its own path of repression
Hong Kong's new national security legislation is symptomatic of its diminished autonomy and civil freedoms, bringing the region further under…
PNG forges international friendships but domestic divisions simmer
2023 was a year of increased international engagement for Papua New Guinea, though the most prominent issues facing the government…
It is too early to write off Myanmar’s junta
Commentators, journalists and activists have prematurely claimed that the junta is on the cusp of collapse, writes Andrew Selth (Griffith…
Keeping the IPEF afloat is in Indonesia’s interest
Regardless of the IPEF outcome, partaking in its negotiations will solidify Indonesia’s status as a reliable and inclusive trade partner,…
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…