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Edmond Roy

India’s Citizenship Amendment Bill: A descent into theocracy

Susanne Schmeidl

Afghan peace is elusive but not impossible

Andrew Selth

Aung San Suu Kyi: Why defend the indefensible?

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Michael Nguyen 16 Dec 2019 14:00

Vietnam’s 2020 strategy: a year of diplomatic force-multipliers

As chair of ASEAN and with a seat on the UN Security Council, Hanoi has a chance to turn regional attention its way.
Erin Hurley 16 Dec 2019 12:00

A good week in Washington

A flurry of developments left a dusting of truth inside the post-truth Beltway.
Edmond Roy 16 Dec 2019 10:00

India’s Citizenship Amendment Bill: A descent into theocracy

A new law that threatens to exclude Muslims from citizenship upends the idea of a nation built on liberty and equality.
Shane McLeod 16 Dec 2019 06:00

Favourites of 2019: Wewak

Far beyond the Port Moresby bubble, the capital of East Sepik Province in PNG cultivates a pleasing vibe.
Melissa Conley Tyler 13 Dec 2019 12:00

Pacifying Australia-China relations

Cooperation in the Pacific Islands would be valuable precisely because it is difficult.
Sam Roggeveen 13 Dec 2019 11:00

Our Very Own Brexit: Response to reviewers

It is the decline of the traditional parties that destabilises our politics, not burgeoning right-wing populism.
Bec Strating 13 Dec 2019 09:00

Favourites of 2019: The Trauma Cleaner

A reminder that politics can be messy, complex and seemingly contradictory – and that’s just one person.
Iain Henry 13 Dec 2019 06:00

In Australia’s China “debate”, there is no monopoly on morality

It would be tragic if anger at China’s sins prompted Australia to adopt policies making even greater misery more likely.
Susanne Schmeidl 12 Dec 2019 15:00

Afghan peace is elusive but not impossible

With the renewed possibility of talks between the government and the Taliban, how can they be set up to succeed?

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Long Reads

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.
Sri Lanka’s election threatens a return to authoritarian rule

Alan Keenan

A looming comeback by the powerful Rajapaksa family stirs fear among minorities and imperils fragile democratic gains.

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Priya Pillai 11 Dec 2019 16:00

The Gambia v Myanmar: Day 1

Hearings begin in the Rohingya genocide case at the International Court of Justice, with procedural argument dominating.
Andrew Selth 12 Dec 2019 14:00

Aung San Suu Kyi: Why defend the indefensible?

Even when revered as a democratic icon, Aung San Suu Kyi always insisted she was a politician, and has since proved it.
Arzan Tarapore 12 Dec 2019 11:00

Strength in numbers in the eastern Indian Ocean

India has compelling reasons to expand its presence in east waters – and Australia has broader reasons to help.
Jonathan Pryke 10 Dec 2019 06:00

Favourites of 2019: ABC primetime returns to the Pacific

Friction between the panel and audience and Australia’s climate change policies was on display – and plenty more, too.
Damien Spry 10 Dec 2019 14:00

Share, like, comment, attack: Social media as weapon and battlefield

Parliament will examine threat of foreign actors using social media to cajole, harass, hoodwink, and exploit the public.
Henry Gao 10 Dec 2019 11:30

Murder on the Multilateral Express

With the Appellate Body of the Word Trade Organisation about to seize, members must decide how to get back on the rails.

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