November
SE Asian defence chiefs in security talks with US, China
The closed-door talks put US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in the same room a day after a snub at ASEAN.
- Jintamas Saksornchai
July
Rex needs a buyer willing to spend big on planes
The government is downplaying its interest in a bailout, but may have no choice but to stump up to help keep the regions connected.
- Ayesha de Kretser and James Hall
June
- Analysis
- China
Why China is using axes, fists to fight border disputes
Experts say that China’s use of simple weapons rather than firearms has been a tactical choice, but it may not always prevent escalation.
- Updated
- Anika Arora Seth
Putin’s Asia tour seen as show of defiance to the West
Analysts are scrambling to assess the significance of agreements struck by the Russian leader in North Korea and Vietnam.
- David Brunnstrom and Jasper Ward
Kim vows ‘full support’ for Putin’s war
The Russian president arrived for his first visit to the DPRK in 24 years, amid warnings of more arms transfers to Moscow for its war in Ukraine.
- Kim Tong-Hyung
May
Little-known vice president named as interim Iranian president
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has named the first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, as caretaker, in line with the constitution.
- Jon Gambrell
Iran’s hardline president dies in helicopter crash
Officials have confirmed the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash, state media reported.
- Updated
- Jon Gambrell
‘Executioner’: Iran’s president with a vice-like grip on power
Ebrahim Raisi has been seen as a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, the highest political and religious position in the Islamic republic.
- Updated
- Dominic Evans
Helicopter crash could send shockwaves across Middle East
Iran has spent decades supporting armed groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and the Palestinian territories.
- Joseph Krauss
April
Japan, US to seek Australia’s help in bolstering Indo-Pacific defence
Japanese officials indicate Australia would have a role to play to bolster ties in the region and reduce the risk of confrontations between China and the Philippines.
- Michael Smith
March
- Opinion
- World politics
Sectarianism returns to the UK
The country’s silent majority is being outflanked by religious and political extremists.
- Jonathan Rutherford
February
Congress pushes back on Australian industry AUKUS fears
Australian defence industry concerns about tight AUKUS controls on technology are being heard in America’s halls of power, but don’t bet on softer rules.
- Matthew Cranston
December 2023
Albanese condemns antisemitism amid protests outside Lowy event
The prime minister reiterated his firm opposition to antisemitism in a speech to the Lowy Institute on Tuesday night, as Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied outside.
- Jacob Greber and Emma Connors
‘Our region is first priority’: still no answer on ships to Red Sea
The longer the delay, the more likely the answer to a US request for navy assistance in the Red Sea will be “thanks, but no thanks”, a top defence analyst says.
- Updated
- Jacob Greber
September 2023
- Opinion
- Opinion
Japan now has to deal with ASEAN on a more equal footing
The time is right for ASEAN and Japan to forge a new partnership based on security co-operation, sustainable economic development and closer mutual understanding.
- Mie Oba
August 2023
Why two historic rivals are teaming up to counter China
Leaders of the US, South Korea and Japan are set to meet, as the White House believes a seismic shift is underway to counter China’s influence in the region.
- Trevor Hunnicutt, Hyonhee Shin and Sakura Murakami
July 2023
- Opinion
- The AFR View
AUSMIN gives US forces a bigger nod
Australia is now being asked to pull more of its weight in the alliance and be integrated into US war planning for a possible conflict with China.
- The AFR View
Vietnam bans Barbie movie in China territory row
Vietnam’s government has made a string of similar moves in recent years over territorial claims in the South China Sea.
- Nicola Smith
June 2023
- Exclusive
- China relations
Taiwan does not fear Trump return to White House: foreign minister
Taiwan’s foreign minister Joseph Wu says he does not fear any security implications from a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House in 2024.
- Gus McCubbing
May 2023
Australia to join Pacific security talks, without Biden
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been dispatched to talks between Pacific Island leaders and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week.
- Tom McIlroy
