International
20 January 2010
Attacks on Christian churches in Malaysia tell us more about shifting political faultlines than about religious attitudes in this multi-ethnic, multi-faith society, writes…
Books & arts
18 November 2009
Opposing itself to the west is stopping China from developing in important ways, writes David Kelly
International
13 November 2009
Sri Lanka has been left deeply divided by its long-running civil war, in which China played a crucial but little-known role, writes Larry Marshall
Essays & reportage
1 November 2009
Hope and perseverance drive the enormous number of young Indians with ambitions to work in government, reports Kate Sullivan
International
12 October 2009
Despite calls for tougher sanctions on Burma’s military regime, it’s time for a more creative approach, argues Nicholas Farrelly
International
31 August 2009
Vietnam’s experience shows that dealing with China is not an all-or-nothing proposition, writes David G. Marr
International
29 July 2009
The tragic Jakarta bombings earlier this month should not distract our attention from the good news coming out of Indonesia, including an important Australian connection in the…
International
10 July 2009
We forget to ask the obvious question, writes Nicholas Farrelly: how have the generals managed to stay in control for so long?
International
10 July 2009
Despite what Paul Keating says, an ambivalent attitude to China is justified by the facts, argues Geoffrey Barker
International
2 July 2009
Former rebels have come to power in Aceh but they now face the twin challenges of winning greater autonomy from Jakarta and controlling corruption in their own ranks, writes…
International
18 June 2009
Pakistan needs a greater Australian investment in dollars and people, writes Geoffrey Barker
International
28 May 2009
Amid uncertain economic and social times, a revitalised Congress Party is back at the centre of Indian politics, writes Robin Jeffrey
International
11 May 2009
Last month’s election result shows falling popular support for Islamic parties, with implications for July’s presidential poll, writes Greg Fealy
International
6 May 2009
Shifting alliances are deepening the underlying crisis in Thai politics, report Nicholas Farrelly and Andrew Walker
International
2 May 2009
Will the beneficiaries of Afghanistan’s hastily designed electoral system give ground in the interests of long-term stability, asks Norm Kelly
International
22 April 2009
Facing an uncertain future in Indonesia, it’s hardly surprising that some refugees and asylum seekers try to continue on to Australia, writes Savitri Taylor
International
14 April 2009
The eighty-one year old candidate with his own Facebook group symbolises how India’s parties are trying to come to grips with millions of young voters, writes Kate Sullivan
International
14 April 2009
Once sacrosanct, the Thai monarchy has become a focus of discontent, write Andrew Walker and Nicholas Farrelly
International
20 February 2009
Despite the importance of relations with Indonesia, the government is not backing up its Asia-literacy rhetoric with funds, writes Edward Aspinall
International
6 February 2009
N. Bibile considers the state of media freedom in Sri Lanka following the murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge (pictured)
International
14 January 2009
Will Mayawati be India’s first Dalit prime minister? Maxine Loynd profiles Uttar Pradesh’s fiery chief minister
International
5 December 2008
Can public anger against politicians following last week’s attacks be translated into electoral change in India, asks Susan Chaplin in Mumbai
International
12 November 2008
The hiatus in Malaysian politics can’t last, writes Natasha Rudra