Asia-Pacific
‘The Dragon’ defined: How three capitals reimagined China
David M. McCourt’s new book is an illuminating account of how Beijing came to be understood as a strategic competitor in the US, Australia, and the UK.
September 24, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific
Trump and Xi meet on a 'rotting' diplomatic foundation
The war in Iran, a murky trade truce, and a hawkish foreign policy establishment that is just itching for a fight makes for uncertain dynamics at Thursday's summit
September 22, 2026
Middle East
Does Mecca Pact demand Pakistan enter Yemen conflict?
Islamabad's response need not be a binary choice between internvention and non-intervention
September 21, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Chinese missile tests cast long shadow over Pacific Islands
At the end of this year's summit, 16 of 18 states endorsed a statement expressing 'concern' with Beijing's actions
September 18, 2026
Global Crises
Against the odds, BRICS overcomes sharp divisions in New Delhi
India notched a diplomatic win by simply securing a joint declaration from the bloc amid war in the Middle East
September 13, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Trump's 'golden age of science' is not just another war to be won
Let's get off the battlefield and into the laboratory — this should be one arena where great power competition can be kept in its place
September 01, 2026
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