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Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

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Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

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Not made in China: Australia’s other big opportunities in Asia

Australia’s trade conflict with China has prompted it to look to Southeast Asia, an emerging economic powerhouse.

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APEC faces up to the China challenge

Superpower rivalry at APEC with China and the US vying for influence in the Pacific expected to put extra pressure on the alliance.

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Why the APEC Summit in San Francisco is significant

The rise of China and the US response are set to dominate discussions at the meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in San Francisco. (more…)

Unravelling the Belt and Road puzzle in Indonesia

Building infrastructure is President Joko Widodo’s priority. China’s lending filled a funding gap, but can Indonesia avoid a debt trap?

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Southeast Asia’s Belt and Road paved with promises

China’s Belt and Road Initiative changed the face of Southeast Asia with projects connecting the region. But some countries face more risks than others.

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How the global economy affects Australia

Being open to international trade can help mitigate recession and maintain economic growth.

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US has a golden chance to bet big on India’s China policy

India feels it has a strong case to be the natural leader of the Indo-Pacific. Whether the Americans agree may shape the future of their partnership.

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Tech, money and votes on the line during talks

Narendra Modi’s trip to the White House may be the most important visit from an Indian leader since 2008 as Delhi weighs a deeper relationship with Washington.

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‘Russia at peace with the West suits India. It does not suit China’

C. Raja Mohan from the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore breaks down India’s position between the West, Russia and China.

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Can the US convince India to help it contain China?

The US views the Quad as an alliance that can contain Chinese expansionism in the Indo-Pacific, but India may not feel the same way.

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No Biden. So how relevant is the Quad?

Joe Biden’s decision to pull out of next week’s Quad summit in Australia helps to highlight the weakness in a partnership still yet to find its purpose.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

Not made in China: Australia’s other big opportunities in Asia

APEC faces up to the China challenge

Why the APEC Summit in San Francisco is significant

Unravelling the Belt and Road puzzle in Indonesia

Southeast Asia’s Belt and Road paved with promises

How the global economy affects Australia

US has a golden chance to bet big on India’s China policy

Tech, money and votes on the line during talks

‘Russia at peace with the West suits India. It does not suit China’

Can the US convince India to help it contain China?

No Biden. So how relevant is the Quad?

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