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Can the US and China avoid a catastrophic clash?

Jake Sullivan’s trip to Beijing was about managing tension and that’s the best that can be hoped…

  
Australia should make a strategic investment in the World Bank

Geostrategic competition makes the multilateral advantage more vital than ever, especially in…

  
Will Russia violate the Antarctic Treaty?

For Moscow, science has always come second to ideology.

  
Australia needs to boost its engagement with Africa, but not for the reasons advocates say we should

Africa’s demographic story won’t necessarily translate to economic opportunities for Australia.…

  
Russia and the Middle East: Positioning for advantage

Moscow has made a cynical calculation that conflict serves its interests.

  
Hong Kong keeps Russia’s dark fleet afloat

Operating under flags of convenience, hundreds of vessels are evading the sanctions meant to…

  
Antimony: The hidden metal fuelling global competition

China’s latest critical mineral restrictions have caught attention – but mooted solutions might…

  
A pilgrimage to China for Vietnam’s new leader

Talk of divergent strategic views between the neighbours would be a misreading of history.

  
The patriot’s virtue in bringing the world back home

Whether gauging global attitudes or assessing international interests, it pays to think first of…

Funding a Resilient Future: Bridging Climate Financing Gaps

Climate finance is at the forefront of the climate change discourse as a critical tool for…

Pacific Energy Regulators Must Unite for Clean Energy

The Pacific region confronts significant challenges in energy regulation that require a unified…

  
Is Russia really European anymore?

Cut off from the West, Russia is making a turn to Asia. But this leaves a cultural wound.