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The Black Sea battle: Learning the right maritime lessons from Ukraine

Ukraine’s effective strategy in the Black Sea offers a masterclass in how a smaller, determined…

  
India’s never-ending quest for global status

A debate about gaining a permanent seat on the UN Security Council reveals a deeper anxiety…

  
The cruelty in banning Afghan women from poetry

Another tool has been taken away by state-mandated isolation.

  
Whither the BRICS?

On paper, BRICS is a heavy hitter. But differing goals could make the road ahead bumpy.

  
Peter Varghese on “constraining” China

The former DFAT secretary captures a tension that bedevils Australian policy makers.

  
Who’s in, who’s up, and who’s really representing who in Indonesia’s regional elections?

The form guide to the 27 November elections with a cascade of candidates vying for key jobs.

  
Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota’s relations with China

Supine? His record says no, but he’s not a strategist, either.

  
What Japan’s new Prime Minister thinks about Indo-Pacific peace

Shigeru Ishiba will have his hands full with domestic priorities but those same hands are safe…