John is a Senior Analyst with an interest in Indo-Pacific geopolitics. Master of International Relations (Australian National University) graduate with study focus on the Indo-Pacific. Qualified lawyer (University of Auckland, NZ) with experience in post-colonial Pacific & NZ legal systems.
There is still no government in Germany as the Bundestag meets today. Negotiations to form a government collapsed on Sunday
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The latest report card for the Thai economy is due out today. It is expected to record a promising 3.8%
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Today, the Nebraska Public Service Commission will announce whether it will allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, a major
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The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, will rally his supporters in Abbottabad today. In July, the Supreme Court disqualified him
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At the instigation of Saudi Arabia, the Arab League will meet in Egypt today to discuss Iranian “violations” after a
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The EU marks Antibiotic Awareness Day today amid concern over the growing rate of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The over the counter use
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The Supreme Court will decide whether to outlaw the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) today. The decision comes ahead
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In his final stop of a 12-day tour of Asia, Donald Trump will arrive in the Philippines today for talks
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Today, Chancellor Angela Merkel will enter the final stages of “Jamaica coalition” talks with the environmentalist Greens and the pro-business
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Having hosted over 1,000 companies from 70 countries, the Havana International Fair closes today. Despite the restoration of diplomatic relations
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Billionaire populist Andrej Babis will meet President Milos Zeman today. Babis will receive formal approval to lead negotiations to form a
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The Australian-sponsored detention facility in Papua New Guinea is to be closed today. In a bid to prevent forced settlement
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The recent lifting of the bloody Marawi siege by the Philippine army is a stark reminder to other nations of the growing
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President Rodrigo Duterte will begin a three-day visit to Tokyo today to discuss infrastructure projects, aid and “peace and security
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Today marks the second day of the ASEAN-Plus defence ministers meetings between the 10 ASEAN states and eight major powers
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PM Shinzo Abe is set to retain his power when Japan goes to the ballot box today in a snap election
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Today, the restive northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto will vote in a non-binding referendum on greater autonomy from the
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Consumer spending figures due out today are expected to reflect a continued upward trend in inflation. July and August data showed consumer
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Central Asia’s only real democracy will vote in presidential elections today, but none of the two leading candidates is likely
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Today’s parliamentary elections will likely see 31-year-old Sebastien Kurz lead his conservative People’s Party to the lion’s share of the
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