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Roland Rajah 29 Jan 2020 16:30

Coronavirus: One step forward, one step back for the global economy

Beyond the human toll, fears will stop people heading to shops, eating out, travelling, and cause other consumer costs.
Ali Wyne, Michael J. Mazarr 29 Jan 2020 15:00

The real US–China competition: Competing theories of influence

Both can be coercive, but the US is in danger of surrendering what is arguably the more sustainable model of influence.
Alexandre Dayant 29 Jan 2020 11:30

Aid links: Brain drain, big data, demographic traps, and more

Links and stories from the aid and development sector.
Darren Lim 29 Jan 2020 07:30

Scott Morrison wasn’t at the Raisina Dialogue, but his ideas were

The political centre-right is seeking to redefine what “internationalism” means with an emphasis on sovereignty.
Michael Nguyen 28 Jan 2020 15:00

Forging consensus in the South China Sea

By backing each other’s claims, a united Southeast Asian front would be difficult for Beijing to divide and conquer.
John Edwards 28 Jan 2020 13:30

The US is elbowing Australia and allies in a race for the China market

Australia needs to be very wary of how Donald Trump’s “unbelievable deal” will play out.
Daniel Flitton 28 Jan 2020 11:00

Q&A: Jason Rezaian on Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s nightmare in Iran

The American journalist – also once a prisoner in Tehran – wants Australia to push to end Iran’s state hostage-taking.
Natasha Jha Bhaskar 27 Jan 2020 08:00

What the Raisina Dialogue tells about India’s view of the world

Forging consensus on global problems is key, and the best way to find common ground is by talking.
The Interpreter 27 Jan 2020 06:00

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The absurdity shaping Taiwan’s presidential elections

Natasha Kassam

The country that isn’t a country might one day reunify with the PRC, of which it was never a part. That’s just a start.
We’ve already had Our Very Own Brexit

Nicholas Gruen

Instead of munching popcorn at the political theatre, citizens’ assemblies would give the community a chance to reflect.
In conversation: Malaysia’s Foreign Minister on great power rivalry

Ben Bland

From the South China Sea to the Rohingya crisis, Saifuddin Abdullah speaks to Lowy’s Ben Bland on Asia’s big challenges.

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Coronavirus: One step forward, one step back for the global economy

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The real US–China competition: Competing theories of influence

Aid links: Brain drain, big data, demographic traps, and more

Scott Morrison wasn’t at the Raisina Dialogue, but his ideas were

Forging consensus in the South China Sea

The US is elbowing Australia and allies in a race for the China market

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