Snapshots Jun 19, 2020 | 18:29 GMTJun 19, 2020
Despite Beijing's continued economic threats and retaliatory actions, Canberra shows no sign of backing down from its sustained public scrutiny of China's international affairs.
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Snapshots Jun 16, 2020 | 15:48 GMTJun 16, 2020
The demolishment of an inter-Korean liaison office highlights how Pyongyang's mounting spat with Seoul over propaganda balloons could prompt a larger military response, such as increased activity along the border.
Assessments May 13, 2020 | 10:00 GMTMay 13, 2020
China’s threat to heavily tariff barley exports won't keep Canberra from pushing to investigate Beijing's role in the pandemic, but it will make life even harder for Australia’s already struggling agricultural sector.
By Evan Rees
Podcasts May 5, 2020 | 11:00 GMTMay 5, 2020
This podcast conversation considers different reactions to COVID-19 by countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Assessments May 4, 2020 | 10:00 GMTMay 4, 2020
Despite President Moon's adroit handling of the health crisis, the deepening global recession will hamstring his ability to translate that success into progress on his ambitious economic agenda.
Assessments Apr 28, 2020 | 11:00 GMTApr 28, 2020
China and the United States are not so distracted by the COVID-19 pandemic that they cannot assert strategic interests in the South China Sea.
By Rodger Baker
On Geopolitics Apr 2, 2020 | 04:00 GMTApr 2, 2020
While not an exhaustive list, five broader trends highlight areas the pandemic crisis intersects with existing global strategic patterns.
By Rodger Baker
Snapshots Feb 24, 2020 | 20:52 GMTFeb 24, 2020
Mahathir Mohamad's surprise move to call it quits has left Malaysia without a cohesive government at a time of mounting economic risks.
Snapshots Feb 11, 2020 | 21:24 GMTFeb 11, 2020
Going through with the deal's cancellation would give China more freedom to pursue its strategic interests in the region.
Assessments Jan 20, 2020 | 20:17 GMTJan 20, 2020
Increasingly intense fire seasons threaten to leave Australia’s vital agriculture industry in ashes and engulf the government’s pro-energy policies in political controversy.
