Global decarbonisation goals, the digital revolution and economic growth are driving an unprecedented rise in demand for critical minerals. At the same time, Southeast Asian nations are positioning themselves for varied roles in critical minerals …
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One doesn’t need to be a sceptic of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to question whether its much vaunted ‘centrality’ as a regional organisation has value beyond rhetoric. Three big meetings will be …
Google’s revelation that China mounted a cyber-espionage campaign against Southeast Asian diplomats should surprise no one. State-sponsored cyber operations are a permanent feature of the region’s security landscape, and China has long been one of …
Australia’s latest national wastewater monitoring report confirms what many in law enforcement already know: methamphetamine consumption is soaring, hitting record highs nationwide. The central problem is that while Australian police and border agencies continue to …
As climate volatility increases and regional instability looms, Australia should consider developing Darwin into the Indo-Pacific’s leading humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) hub. This will require recognition of Darwin’s strategic value beyond defence, funding …