Archive
June 2022
Australia’s New Government Faces an Economic Trial-by-Fire
By Anthony Fensom
Keeping the economic sunshine shining amid growing global tensions and rising inflation, without blowing out the budget, will provide a tough test for the Albanese government.
The Forgotten, Quiet, Battlers: Who Are The Real Australians?
By Grant Wyeth
If the Liberal Party wants to find its way back to government it needs to abandon the attempt to define an “authentic” class of Australians, and instead simply see people as people.
China’s Charm Offensive in Indonesia and the Implications for Japan
By Yamazaki Amane and Hanada Ryosuke
Beijing's wooing of Southeast Asia's largest nation counsels a renewed focus on maritime Southeast Asia from Tokyo.
Vietnam’s Communist Party Dumps Officials Over COVID-19 Test-Kit Scam
By Sebastian Strangio
The pair were linked to a $172 million scandal in which officials were bribed to supply hospitals with vastly overpriced test kits.
Australian Leader’s Visit Affirms Deeper Ties to Indonesia
By Niniek Karmini
Talks between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Joko Widodo focused on expanding the economic ties between the two neighbors.
What Malaysia’s Digital Banking Licenses Tell Us
By James Guild
The Malaysian central bank has awarded five digital banking licenses. What value will they add to the country's financial system?
Gregory Poling on the Deep History of US Involvement in the South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
"The United States has had national interests at stake in the South China Sea for as long as the disputes have existed."
Provisional Results Give Cambodian Ruling Party Victory in Local Elections
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the National Election Committee, Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party won 9,338 out of the 11,622 commune council seats up for election.
Arakan Army on Collision Course with the Military in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
By Thomas Kean
While many hope that the AA will join the fight against the military junta, a return to war would be devastating for the people of Rakhine.
China Rejects Canadian, Australian Charges of Unsafe Air Intercepts
By Ken Moritsugu
Both Canada and Australia accused Chinese military planes of nearly causing collisions during separate aerial encounters.
Is China Hitting Back at India’s INSTC Plans?
By Nima Khorrami
A recent trip by China’s defense minister featured key stops on the planned International North South Transport Corridor, India’s answer to the Belt and Road.
Derek Chollet on Shangri-La Dialogue and Deepening Indo-Pacific Partnerships
By Catherine Putz
Washington wants "to promote broad-based prosperity in the region," the State Department counselor told The Diplomat ahead of travels to the Indo-Pacific.