Opinion

Allowing China exclusive access to the Ream Naval Base, or any other facility, would seem to contradict the broader direction of the country's foreign policy.

Racism is a problem around the world, but is often overlooked when the problem doesn’t fit neatly into the much-discussed American framework.

The challenges facing Australia are formidable. To navigate them we must accept our place at the heart of a shared region.

The country's military junta is seeking to erase all memory of Myanmar's pro-democracy struggle. It can't be allowed to succeed.

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.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to Jakarta is a good opportunity for Canberra to reset relations with its largest Southeast Asian neighbor.

Instead, while the world slept, Chinese authoritarianism metastasized.

A push to allow President Joko Widodo to run for a third term threatens to erode the foundations of the country's multiparty system.

Despite his recent gaffes about U.S. policy toward Taiwan, Biden's caution and conservatism are likely to carry the day.

For two decades, the village of Dhinkia has pushed back against plans for destructive, polluting “development projects” in the area.

When Cambodians vote in commune elections this weekend, the world should not be fooled by the appearance of political pluralism.

If the nation is not admitted soon, it will fall further behind the 10 members of the Southeast Asian bloc.