Donald Trump and ASEAN are not a natural fit. Trump, a leader who emphasises his own unique deal-making genius to reshape international affairs. ASEAN, a group that prioritises consensus and ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to congratulate Sanae Takaichi on becoming Japan’s new leader this week, calling India–Japan ties “vital for peace, stability and prosperity across the ...

The Trump administration’s move last month to make foreign workers prohibitively expensive for American companies could potentially be a boon for Australia’s STEM sector – as long as it plays its ...

“If something happens that’s wrong, you say sorry” said Evan Shackleton, son of one of the Balibo Five, last week. Shackleton was speaking to media at Balibo at commemorations for the five journalists ...

Linking decarbonisation with trade policy could offer an alternative to rising protectionism. World leaders must consider what a positive, alternative vision of international trade could entail (Getty ...

The image of Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong-un standing together at Tiananmen Square was a masterclass in political theatre, a chilling and unambiguous declaration for many in the West of a ...

While submarines dominate the headlines, it is Pillar II of AUKUS – the push for cutting-edge capabilities – that could define the partnership’s true legacy. Since its launch in 2021, the ...

When former Chinese President Hu Jintao was abruptly escorted off the stage at the Communist Party Congress in October 2022, global speculation erupted. Was the elderly Hu genuinely unwell, or was ...

The fate of the subsea environment and the seabed are on the brink of a fundamental shift. Driven by the Trump administration’s recent sweeping changes to US national security and foreign and domestic ...

After the serenity of Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Indian-held Kashmir was shattered last week by a brutal attack, the urgent need is not only collective mourning but honest reflection. But ...

Vietnam was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump during his first term. This time, Vietnam could be among the biggest casualties. Trump’s first term tariffs on China ...