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International Kerry Brown 8 April 2015 China is beginning to recognise that a complex economy demands nuanced policies, writes Kerry Brown. But the shift could be rocky
International John Besemeres 23 March 2015 Superficially, the Minsk Two agreement promises much. But, asks John Besemeres, can its European signatories counter Vladimir Putin’s long-run campaign to… International Nic Maclellan 19 March 2015 The devastation in Vanuatu underlines the importance of building community resilience before natural disasters, writes Nic Maclellan. Meanwhile, Australia is cutting its… International Kerry Brown 13 March 2015 Xi Jinping’s immense power is looking for a focus, writes Kerry Brown. That provides opportunities for China’s neighbours and the rest of the world International David Hayes 10 March 2015 The firebombing of March 1945 lives on the margins of public remembrance
International Michael Leach 18 February 2015 Monday’s swearing in of a “remodelled” government signals a significant shift in East Timorese politics, writes Michael Leach
International Kerry Brown 3 February 2015 Although China and the United States can seem absorbed in themselves and one another, countries like Australia can still contribute to the conversation, writes Kerry Brown International Klaus Neumann 30 January 2015 Anti-immigration demonstrations in the old East Germany have been dwarfed by crowds across Germany supporting the country’s new openness, writes Klaus Neumann International Greg Barton 11 January 2015 We must avoid the cycle of recrimination that strengthens the extremist narrative, argues Greg Barton International Kerry Brown 8 January 2015 The ruthless political system portrayed in the hit TV series has striking resonances in China’s centres of power, writes Kerry Brown
International John Quiggin 20 December 2014 Depressing as the climate negotiations may look, progress is being made, writes John Quiggin
International John Besemeres 17 December 2014 The Russian president wants to restore the old empire. John Besemeres looks at the former Soviet republics he is pressuring to see the world his way International Andrew Vandenberg 17 December 2014 Faced with the unexpected electoral strength of the far-right Sweden Democrats, the major political groupings aren’t following the usual script, writes Andrew … International Robert Horvath 11 December 2014 Supporters of the Russian president have been busy rewriting what happened at the G20 meeting in Brisbane, writes Robert Horvath. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin’s… International Kerry Brown 25 November 2014 When the going gets tough, it’s clear that Australia really doesn’t have a fully-developed policy towards China, writes Kerry Brown
International John Besemeres 20 November 2014 The Russian president’s broad support at home reflects a radically different perception of events since the fall of the Berlin Wall, writes John Besemeres
International Lesley Russell 7 November 2014 Low turnout means that the midterm elections offer no mandate to the Republicans, writes Lesley Russell. But there are clear messages for both parties in the results International Daniel Nethery 5 November 2014 Exhibitions across Europe show that national histories continue to shape the telling of the first world war, writes Daniel Nethery International Kerry Brown 30 October 2014 Taiwan’s binary politics is being disrupted by a third force, writes Kerry Brown, and Beijing is watching closely International Sophie Rigney 22 October 2014 Three controversial judgements have highlighted the challenges facing the International Criminal Court as it prepares to move to its permanent home, writes Sophie Rigney
International Norman Abjorensen 21 October 2014 Can the G20 hope to make measurable progress in the fight against corruption? Norman Abjorensen looks at the story so far
International Lesley Russell 7 October 2014 The odds aren’t good for the Democrats in next month’s elections, but this referendum on Barack Obama’s presidency isn’t over yet,… International John Quiggin 6 October 2014 When a militarily powerful country tries to govern the affairs of millions of people on the other side of the planet, we shouldn’t be surprised that chaos results, writes… International Kerry Brown 6 October 2014 Whatever the outcome of the current battle, Hong Kong’s protesters have the advantage in the longer-term war for rights and freedoms, writes Kerry Brown International John Besemeres 23 September 2014 Although the Russian invasion of Ukraine is continuing, writes John Besemeres, many Western observers are surprisingly coy about naming it for what it is. Meanwhile,…
International Andrew Vandenberg 16 September 2014 Electoral advances by the Sweden Democrats at last Sunday’s election pose a challenge to cosmopolitan Sweden
International Nic Maclellan 9 September 2014 Tony Abbott intervened in Scotland’s referendum debate last month, worried about the threat to the Anglosphere. But independence is on the cards closer to home, writes … International Kerry Brown 1 September 2014 Caught between China and Russia, Mongolia is trying to exploit economic opportunities without losing sovereignty, reports Kerry Brown International Lesley Russell 11 August 2014 Although some commentators say the results are certain, writes Lesley Russell, the race that will shape Barack Obama’s final two years in the White House is far from over International Paul Rogers 31 July 2014 Israel won’t achieve its aims in Gaza without a long-term occupation, writes Paul Rogers. In the meantime, only its enemies are benefiting from the growing civilian…