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Saudi Arabia’s rise as ‘neutral’ mediator signals decline of Europe’s geopolitical centrality

Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a key global negotiator has significantly advanced its geopolitical stature.

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Winners and losers of the end game in Ukraine

With the end of war, the US will concentrate on colonisation of new Arctic regions, build deterrence against China, re-organise its military industrial complex.

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Trump’s new American imperialism may lead to global chaos

Under Trump 2.0 the already fragile global order may become increasingly anarchic

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Changing global interests in an unstable Middle East…

The Islamist political forces, expelled from Egypt and the Gulf, now have a ‘homeland’ in Syria.

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How Australia holds the key to a fair deal for Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste doesn’t have much, but it does have vast reserves of gas. Should it be able to be extracted in the name of climate justice?

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Reforms that could renew the UN’s purpose and power

The Summit of the Future gives the UN a chance to re-assess, possibly paving the way for reforms to be more representative and more effective.

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The nations most (and least) likely to support UN principles

Barbados ranks first and the United States last in a new index ranking countries’ global cooperation.

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Bangladesh’s flood response turns crisis into cooperation

Bangladesh has shown how its ‘engineering diplomacy’ approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.

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How Haniyeh assassination could disrupt Middle East

Israel’s assassination of Hamas’ political leader will have far-reaching consequences for any chance in peace in the Middle East

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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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Who gets to control the Indian Ocean’s ‘tollgate’?

The Maldives is a key player in the Indian Ocean, positioning itself to benefit from India and China’s rivalry.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Saudi Arabia’s rise as ‘neutral’ mediator signals decline of Europe’s geopolitical centrality

Winners and losers of the end game in Ukraine

Trump’s new American imperialism may lead to global chaos

Changing global interests in an unstable Middle East…

How Australia holds the key to a fair deal for Timor-Leste

Reforms that could renew the UN’s purpose and power

The nations most (and least) likely to support UN principles

Bangladesh’s flood response turns crisis into cooperation

How Haniyeh assassination could disrupt Middle East

Voters back Maldives change in foreign policy

Who gets to control the Indian Ocean’s ‘tollgate’?

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