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south and central asia December 19, 2020
Kamala Harris pivotal as Democrats eye the future
President Joe Biden’s big policy agenda starts with Covid-19. In first 100 days US to rejoin World Health Organization and Paris Agreement. Donald Trump’s legacy is a Supreme Court with a conservative majority.
asia pacific December 19, 2020
Trade war: Can the China relationship be salvaged?
As Australia takes the serious step of referring its top trading partner to the World Trade Organization, China watchers wonder whether a truce is now impossible.
europe December 12, 2020
Britain rolls out mass Covid-19 vaccinations
Jacinda Ardern pledges to tighten gun licensing laws after Christchurch deaths. Polish women protest over plans to limit abortions. US investigating diplomats’ accounts of Havana syndrome.
asia pacific December 12, 2020
Part one: How the China relationship collapsed
As antagonism between Canberra and Beijing flares, tracing the history of the relationship reveals that ties began to fray long ago and tensions may get even worse.
middle east December 12, 2020
The impact of Australian war crimes on Afghans
As Afghan civilians make sense of the Brereton inquiry, one family details how an Australian raid killed three of their relatives – including a 14-year-old boy.
middle east October 1, 2016
Russia and The Australian’s Greg Sheridan call win for Trump
US unclear on nuclear first strike; deadlier weapons heading to Aleppo; The Hague orders Australia into mediation with Timor-Leste over maritime boundary.
middle east October 1, 2016
Syrian city of Aleppo under siege
As bombs from Russian and Syrian government forces rain down on Aleppo, the city has become an ‘apocalyptic battlefront’ with civilians as collateral damage and foreign aid unable to get through.
europe September 24, 2016
Syrian truce over as aid convoy bombed
US bill for wars estimated at $5 trillion; Putin gains more seats; Anti-immigrant party joins Berlin’s local parliament; Labour activist found guilty after Thai factory exposé
europe September 17, 2016
Australia to work with Russia in Syria
US buzzes Korea; Cosying up to Brits; Clinton’s ill tidings; Russia’s Trump card
asia pacific September 10, 2016
China tightens grip on its citizens abroad
Chinese donations scare overblown; Building with LegCo; Trumputin hacks; Riady to come clean
asia pacific September 3, 2016
Flexible communists to host world leaders
US, China rivalry a key EAS focus; Pivot turns sour; Asia shake-up as old foes get closer
