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- January 29, 2020
Beijing suffers a setback in the political warfare domain

Taiwan – the only country that can vote on China's political system – again rejected Beijing's overtures.
- January 26, 2020
The assassination of Soleimani: another step into the void

US unilateralism has opened the door for other global powers to increase their regional influence.
- January 25, 2020
Sri Lanka and the fallout from the Easter bombings

The return of the Rajapaksa brothers marks a turning point in communal harmony for the island nation.

HAPPENING TODAY...

American economic growth likely to have held at a steady 2.3% in Q4
- January 30, 2020
By Christopher Mohr

African leaders convene for discussions on pan-African free trade deal
- January 30, 2020
By Steven Honig

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
- January 30, 2020
By Kevin Schwartz

NATO and the Indo-Pacific in the decade ahead: taking stock
- Security & Terrorism
- January 21, 2020
The alliance’s engagements in Asia do not signal its intent to become involved in western Pacific conflicts.

By Tommy Chai
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NATO’s way or the highway: will Europe hit the road?
- Europe
- January 18, 2020
A common European Defence Fund is just the start of a long checklist towards a European army.

By Callum Weir
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Strategic revaluations underway as Korean politics pivot
- Korea
- December 16, 2019
Dovish Blue House policies and America First White House demands are straining US-South Korean relations.

By Evan Freidin
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Bougainville’s long quest for independence
- Asia Pacific
- November 29, 2019
Ballots now replace bullets on the South Pacific island, ending a bloody, conflict-ridden chapter.

By Euan Moyle
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The Blue Dot Network and US-China geoeconomic rivalry
- Asia Pacific
- November 26, 2019
The potential for a cooperative win-win solution may be overshadowed by the competitive environment.

By Tommy Chai
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Rewriting a legacy: Chile’s constitutional referendum
- Americas
- November 22, 2019
Decades of grievances have spilled over into violent street demonstrations calling for major reforms.

By Jessica McCommon
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2020 to open with Trump and Kim once again at loggerheads
- Korea
- November 20, 2019
The North is refusing talks without concessions but the US won’t offer concessions before talks.

By Hanley Foster
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Armed groups are expanding their presence in Burkina Faso
- Africa
- November 17, 2019
Burkinabe citizens are grappling with the consequences of a recent spike in militant violence.

By Greg Hackleton
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FROM THE ADVISORY BRANCH

Reliant on money from China, Australian universities are exposed to geopolitical risk
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Recommendations to strengthen Australia’s relations with the African continent
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PARTNERED ANALYSIS

Climate Security is National Security
- December 22, 2019
By Global Security Review

Now That Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is Dead, What Next?
- December 14, 2019
By Global Security Review

NATO Membership and Georgia’s Democratic Future
- December 7, 2019
By Global Security Review