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Post Cold-War power politics is back with a vengeance
So much for an era of peace and stability under a new world order. Post Cold-War power politics is back with a vengeance writes Prof Hugh White for Fairfax Media.Read Post Cold-War power politics is...
Counter-terrorism expert Clive Williams fears terrorists could plant bomb on Australian-bound plane from South East Asia
As fears grow of another possible terrorist attack in Europe, security experts warn that Australians should be more worried about the risks closer to home. There are growing concerns in the...
Principle of self-reliance more important now than it has ever been
Relying on our allies to keep us safe is unwise, so Marise Payne's white paper needs to set out a plan to bolster our own defences.Read Principle of self-reliance more important now than it has...
Dr John Blaxland warns against Australia sending troops into Syria
As France launched a second round of air strikes against Islamic State in Syria, one of Australia’s leading defence experts has warned against deploying Aussie troops on the ground. Dr John Blaxland...
Going west
A roadside lake on the Karakoram HighwayAt the end of my two-month summer break traversing China collecting new accents, I spent time travelling solo in Xinjiang. From the warm and welcoming oasis of...
Tapping in
Some countries in Southeast Asia have economically benefitted from the emergence and proliferation of production networks, but for others there’s still work to do, writes Buavanh Vilavong....
US 'sail through' will not deter China
President Barack Obama's decision to send a U.S. Navy ship through waters claimed by China, around an artificial island in the South China Sea, was presented as a warning that Washington will not...
China's island-building project a bid for power, not popularity
Malcolm Turnbull has often said China's assertive actions in the South China Sea are "counterproductive", because they scare its south-east Asian neighbours. But scaring the neighbours is only...
The people met travelling
For me, travel has always been about the people more than the places. During my summer break, I travelled around China for five weeks. I saw everything from snow-capped mountains, glittering...
Will a Turnbull government mean a new foreign policy for Australia?
There has been speculation that Australia’s recent change in prime minister from Tony Abbott to Malcolm Turnbull will mean a shift in Australia’s choice of partners in Asia. The change does not mean...
