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What a Prabowo win signals for US-Indonesia relations
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What a Prabowo win signals for US-Indonesia relations

The former military general will likely pursue continuity — with potential for some East-West warming

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The Indo-Pacific is no place for NATO

Expanding the alliance, or creating a new one, to counter China is a pathway to conflict, particularly over Taiwan.

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Can Australia's new man in Washington defuse US-China tensions?

Canberra signals its intent to play peacemaker with former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as its ambassador.

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Should Japan Defend Taiwan?

That answer depends, really, on how the war between China and the US over Taipei begins.

In the Indo-Pacific, Britain acts as America's junior partner
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In the Indo-Pacific, Britain acts as America's junior partner

Post-Brexit, the UK has grand global ambitions, but given its dire economic straits, London must worry about Chinese retaliation.

Can France take on China by itself?
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Can France take on China by itself?

Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to Washington highlights the French president's desire to take a more assertive role in the Indo-Pacific.