north america
north america
asia pacific September 2, 2017
Rex Tillerson stepping back from Trump?
Trump pardons sheriff; Samsung heir jailed; China’s trouble finding military recruits.
middle east August 26, 2017
Donald Trump ups the ante on Afghanistan troops
Xi Jinping keeps economy pumped up; South Koreans in favour of going nuclear; Australia under US ‘umbrella’.
africa August 12, 2017
Trump threatens ‘fire and fury’ against North Korea
US cautious on Marawi action; Sara Netanyahu facing indictment for misusing funds.
europe August 19, 2017
US will have to deal with Kim going nuclear
Australia staunch on US defence ties. Korean War legacy. Trump in civil war territory. Tony Jones's book reignites Balkan hostilities
asia pacific August 5, 2017
John Kelly moves to White House chief of staff
Talisman Sabre and US strategy; new head of defence; Boris Johnson addresses Lowy Institute dinner.
europe July 15, 2017
The father, the son and the Hillary ghost
Putin masterful at G20; Russian hacking stops cybersecurity talks with US; PNG election monitors quit.
north america July 1, 2017
Growing homelessness in Washington, DC
As low-cost housing in America’s inner cities is routed by gentrification, and unemployment and feeble wage growth dogs workers, homelessness is booming – including in the nation’s capital.
middle east July 1, 2017
Saudi ultimatum for Qatar has echoes of war
Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong on 20th anniversary. Brandis and Dutton push 'Five Eyes' on encryption. Australian Defence secretary candidates.
europe June 17, 2017
Britain joins US in socialist revival
Brexit talks begin; Trump not welcome in London, but Canberra keen; China’s online crackdown on arts news.
middle east June 10, 2017
Paris accord with US may outlast Trump
May Day at the UK elections; Qatar cut off by Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain and UAE.
middle east June 3, 2017
Europe must control its own fate: Merkel
Merkel steps up in EU and Germany; Trump returns to family crisis; More Australian troops to be sent to Afghanistan.
