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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action.

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Navies with no sailors? Not so fast

Reports of the demise of crewed naval vessels have been greatly exaggerated.

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Future warfare, same but different

Armies are getting smaller, weapons technology is getting more powerful and geopolitical tensions are all over the place.

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What Modi 3.0 can expect from Maldives

The appearance of Maldives president Muizzu alongside Narendra Modi signals the warming of the relationship between the island nation and regional power India.

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The ticking time bomb in ISIS detention camps

The so-called ISIS caliphate established in 2014 may no longer exist, and its leadership gone, but the security outlook in its former territories remains bleak.

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Voters back Maldives change in foreign policy

A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzu’s government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.

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Is Maldives ready for its tactical drones?

Maldives has launched its first tactical drones. The eyes in the sky will improve the country’s defence force’s monitoring, surveillance, and data capabilities.

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Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?

Solomon Islands host crucial elections watched from Beijing to Washington, but only China is putting its money where its mouth is in the region and it’s working

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How Australia can win hearts and minds in the Indian Ocean

Australia has an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with Maldives, a key strategic component in the Indian Ocean ramp-up.

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Navigating maritime anxieties between Australia and ASEAN

As they celebrate 50 years of partnership, can Australia and ASEAN further improve their maritime security cooperation within the region?

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ASEAN: Everyone needs good neighbours

Looking ahead to next 50 years of the ASEAN-Australia partnership.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Navies with no sailors? Not so fast

Future warfare, same but different

What Modi 3.0 can expect from Maldives

The ticking time bomb in ISIS detention camps

Voters back Maldives change in foreign policy

Is Maldives ready for its tactical drones?

Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?

How Australia can win hearts and minds in the Indian Ocean

Navigating maritime anxieties between Australia and ASEAN

ASEAN: Everyone needs good neighbours

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