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International Walter Hamilton 23 October 2017 Bad weather and new parties weren’t enough to loosen Shinzo Abe’s grip on Japanese politics. But a low turnout suggests widespread dissatisfaction
International Walter Hamilton 15 October 2017 Despite a high-profile new party, Japanese voters still don’t have a real alternative, writes a former ABC correspondent International Thomas Kean 22 September 2017 With the National League for Democracy and the military looking ahead to the next election, pressure from the West is having limited impact in Myanmar Essays & reportage John Fitzgerald 21 September 2017 Australian universities need to guard against the possibility that collaborations with their Chinese peers could undermine free enquiry Books & arts Robin Jeffrey 1 September 2017 Books | Shashi Tharoor’s vigorous rejoinder to defenders of empire teaches other lessons as well
International Kerry Brown 25 August 2017 In the run-up to the 19th Party Congress, all eyes are on Wang Qishan, the public face of China’s anti-corruption drive
Essays & reportage David Fettling 7 August 2017 After Singapore’s early years of turmoil, how are its residents living in an era of peace and prosperity? International Hugh White 31 July 2017 Empty threats by the Trump administration are serving Beijing’s interests International Louise Merrington 12 July 2017 Despite more than a century of negotiations, the China–India border dispute has flared again, this time under two strongly nationalist leaders Books & arts Graeme Dobell 20 June 2017 Books | Australia’s diplomatic capabilities are about to be tested again
Tom Greenwell 11 May 2017 Recent events have revealed the power of the asbestos industry – and, in Indonesia, a powerful determination to fight it
Books & arts Graeme Dobell 29 March 2017 Books | A former journalist and diplomat offers a double-jointed view of Australia’s international role Thomas Kean 27 March 2017 By-elections later this week could intensify pressure on the governing National League for Democracy International Kerry Brown 8 March 2017 With the West in flux, China’s nineteenth party congress will be closely observed Duncan Hewitt 21 February 2017 Updated 28 February | Candidates for next month’s election of a new chief executive are coming up against a more radical generation
International John Fitzgerald 19 January 2017 Donald Trump undermines the global rules-based order at America’s own peril, and Australia risks being caught in the backwash
Books & arts Bob Smith 1 December 2016 Books | Can a personalised leadership style achieve results in this diverse and complex country? International Julian Thomas 18 November 2016 Internet connections have surged in the region, but cost has re-emerged as a constraint for many users Books & arts Madeleine O’Dea 22 September 2016 Fascinated by cities, Chinese artist and documentary-maker Cao Fei constantly returns to urban landscapes International Alan Keenan 1 September 2016 The United Nations has a rare opportunity to help secure a sustainable peace, writes Alan Keenan
International Alan Keenan 25 May 2016 Sri Lanka’s reconciliation process is showing early signs of movement, writes Alan Keenan. But the government needs to redouble its commitment to good…
Books & arts Bob Smith 20 May 2016 Books | Two new books throw light on the social and religious forces swirling around Narendra Modi’s Indian government, writes Bob Smith Ronald D. Holmes 5 May 2016 Next week’s elections will determine whether the gains made under president Benigno Aquino are consolidated or eroded, writes Ronald D. Holmes in Manila National affairs John Quiggin 17 March 2016 Defence and economics mix in ways that aren’t considered by military strategists, writes John Quiggin International Kerry Brown & Marya Shakil 4 March 2016 Is the world big enough for both of them, ask Kerry Brown and Marya Shakil
International Kerry Brown 28 November 2015 Chinese investment’s image problem is fuelling an overreaction in Australia and elsewhere, writes Kerry Brown
Books & arts Graeme Dobell 20 October 2015 Books | Even if the Asian century is peaceful that doesn’t mean it will be harmonious, writes Graeme Dobell Books & arts Kate Sullivan 15 September 2015 Books | Kate Sullivan reviews a new history that challenges enduring myths about Australia’s relations with India International Michael Barr 14 September 2015 Shortcomings in the Singapore government’s performance were trumped by fears about life after the People’s Action Party, writes Michael D. Barr International Michael Barr 3 September 2015 A tired government faces a splintered opposition at this month’s election, writes Michael D. Barr, and fresh ideas are at a premium