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Alvin Y.H. Cheung 17 Jun 2019 13:30

The deeper malaise in Hong Kong’s civil service

The political capture of once neutral institutions of government should be just as alarming.
Ben Bland 17 Jun 2019 10:00

Hong Kong climbdown eases external pressures on China

Beijing is fighting many fires at once, so taking the heat out of Hong Kong will suit Xi Jinping.
Grace Williamson 17 Jun 2019 06:00

Yemen conflict: why a British court ruling could matter for Australia

A legal challenge over UK arms sales to Yemen combatants could put further pressure on Australia’s defence exports.
Vivienne Chow 14 Jun 2019 15:30

Umbrella Movement 2.0 exposes flaws in “one country, two systems”

Even more than the last pro-democracy demonstrations, at stake is Hong Kong’s future with common law at its heart.
Daniel Flitton 14 Jun 2019 12:00

Oman: credibility gulf will test White House

The US was quick to blame Iran for the oil tankers stricken in the Oman Gulf, yet will Donald Trump convince the world?
Erin Watson-Lynn 14 Jun 2019 06:00

Baby milk and tantrums after Chinese ships show the flag in Sydney

Plenty of real tensions exist in Australia-China relations and media myth-making doesn’t help escape misunderstanding.
Audrey Li 13 Jun 2019 12:30

Why China’s rulers won’t admit they could be wrong

By never conceding a mistake – whether over Tiananmen or now in Hong Kong – the cost is a loss of people’s trust.
David Brewster 13 Jun 2019 11:00

Maybe Australia should donate a warship to Sri Lanka

Far from surplus or scrap, the navy’s last Adelaide Class frigates are strategic assets that can still serve a mission.
Cate Carter 13 Jun 2019 06:00

The “khaki cavalcade” dilemma when soldiers become public servants

A second career for professional military veterans is not antithetical to the idea of civilian control of defence.

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Why China’s rulers won’t admit they could be wrong

Audrey Li

By never conceding a mistake – whether over Tiananmen or now in Hong Kong – the cost is a loss of people’s trust.
Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index

Hervé Lemahieu

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.
The last straw for Theresa May

Lawrence Freedman

Her great failure was to concede the withdrawal agreement flaws instead of championing it as a negotiating triumph.

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The deeper malaise in Hong Kong’s civil service

Hong Kong climbdown eases external pressures on China

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Umbrella Movement 2.0 exposes flaws in “one country, two systems”

Oman: credibility gulf will test White House

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Hong Kong climbdown eases external pressures on China

Oman: credibility gulf will test White House

Baby milk and tantrums after Chinese ships show the flag in Sydney

Explore

The deeper malaise in Hong Kong’s civil service

Hong Kong climbdown eases external pressures on China

Yemen conflict: why a British court ruling could matter for Australia

Umbrella Movement 2.0 exposes flaws in “one country, two systems”

Oman: credibility gulf will test White House

Baby milk and tantrums after Chinese ships show the flag in Sydney

Why China’s rulers won’t admit they could be wrong

Maybe Australia should donate a warship to Sri Lanka

The “khaki cavalcade” dilemma when soldiers become public servants

Long Reads

Why China’s rulers won’t admit they could be wrong

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index

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