politics (general)

Chinese cash is reaping political rewards ahead of the Solomon Islands election as the West fails to walk the talk in its Pacific step-up.

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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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Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

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Efforts to address social issues risk being co-opted for political gain or used to further divisive agendas.

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Vladimir Putin will remain as President of Russia. Opposition candidates never had a chance, so what hope is there of turning back the tide on authoritarians.

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Taylor Swift is playing six concerts in Singapore. That’s not played well with other Southeast Asia nations which missed out.

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Cyber threats surges in Southeast Asia. Can Australia, Malaysia and Singapore forge a trilateral digital security shield at a key summit?

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

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

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As we muddle through the complexities of the 21st century, progress appears to be stifled by a media keen on angering its audience, rather than informing them.

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Faced by an enemy with military superiority and deep resources, Ukrainians have adopted innovation to defend their country.

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