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ASEAN’s dealmaking with Trump shows promise

The US President is still dictating terms but critical mineral cooperation might give the region…

  
Indonesia values the forests, but can it fund the trees?

Jakarta is buying influence in the new climate order.

  
Is the India–China détente real?

Existential differences and longstanding distrust make the current normalisation of relations…

  
America shouldn’t pivot to Asia

More US military investment in Asia has escalated tensions and isn’t necessary for US or allied…

  
The shock of the normal: Australia’s progressive patriotism

The Albanese playbook on quiet engagement bolsters the country’s reputation for reliability. And…

  
Pacific development: The essential local ingredient for sustainability

Donor agencies are discovering what should have been obvious: Pacific islanders are best placed…

  
A sham election offers no end to Myanmar’s suffering

For ASEAN, endorsing the junta’s charade would accelerate Myanmar’s descent while destabilising…

  
Bougainville’s independence deadline exposes peace agreement gaps

With 2027 looming, unfulfilled provisions and post-referendum delays risk undermining 30 years…

  
Star power as soft power: Australia’s celebrity diplomacy

With a global roll call of stars, Australia could build disaster resilience and environmental…

Asia’s Talent Turnaround: From Migration to Brain Gain

By rethinking jobs, skills, and innovation, Asia can transform the loss of talent abroad into a…