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Malaysia’s old rivals just lost their last bridge | Luo Chen Jun
06/10/2026

Malaysia’s old rivals just lost their last bridge | Luo Chen Jun

While Mahathir and Anwar fought, a bond between their wives kept the two men talking.

South Korea rides the AI boom – unevenly | Henry Storey
05/10/2026

South Korea rides the AI boom – unevenly | Henry Storey

The economy has become more dependent on a handful of chipmakers, not less.

Judicial caning in Southeast Asia must stop | Ryner Lai
05/10/2026

Judicial caning in Southeast Asia must stop | Ryner Lai

As a colonial cruelty spreads to lesser offences, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei show no sign of retiring the cane.

The Greens have squibbed it on Ukraine, abandoning a democracy under attack | Adam Simpson
05/10/2026

The Greens have squibbed it on Ukraine, abandoning a democracy under attack | Adam Simpson

Opposing the arms trade is meant to stop atrocities – refusing to help Ukraine defend itself only enables one.

Australia’s missed moment on global LGBTQI+ rights | Jess Gifkins , Dean Cooper-Cunningham
05/10/2026

Australia’s missed moment on global LGBTQI+ rights | Jess Gifkins , Dean Cooper-Cunningham

As LGBTQI+ rights retreat worldwide, Australia’s UN rejection squanders a chance to lead in the Asia-Pacific.

Indonesia’s new foreign minister inherits the bill | Aniello Iannone
04/10/2026

Indonesia’s new foreign minister inherits the bill | Aniello Iannone

A seasoned diplomat now leads Indonesia’s foreign ministry, but little seems likely to change.

Why an EU “associate membership” is the wrong Canada story | Ivana Damjanovic
04/10/2026

Why an EU “associate membership” is the wrong Canada story | Ivana Damjanovic

The label is noise but the substance is an economic security alliance that Australia should watch closely.

An America-First approach in Yemen | Grace Wermenbol
02/10/2026

An America-First approach in Yemen | Grace Wermenbol

Riyadh wanted Washington’s help against the Houthis – it has thus far gotten intelligence sharing and little else.

Trump rolled out the red carpet – and handed Xi a narrative win | Justyna Szczudlik
02/10/2026

Trump rolled out the red carpet – and handed Xi a narrative win | Justyna Szczudlik

China’s deference to history and protocol masked a calculated bid for narrative dominance.

How Beijing could throttle Taiwan without firing a shot | Christopher Eylward
02/10/2026

How Beijing could throttle Taiwan without firing a shot | Christopher Eylward

Administrative quarantine sounds anodyne – for Taiwan, it is war by other means.

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