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Who’s afraid of Diego Garcia?
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (603+ words) Behind Trump's "DO NOT GIVE AWAY DIEGO GARCIA" bluster lies a careful deal that actually protects American power. It seemed like things were finally settled. Deals had been struck, approval sought and granted, and final discussions scheduled. Enter the President…...
Public holiday: Australia Day
3+ week, 3+ day ago (45+ words) Normal publishing will resume on Tuesday 27 January. Published daily by the Lowy Institute Public holiday: Australia Day Normal publishing will resume on Tuesday 27 January. We're taking a break from publishing for the public holiday. Your Top 10 most-read Interpreter articles in…...
Paying it forward: PNG’s taxpayers need a voice
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (362+ words) A new professional workforce association could be the platform the country needs to boost civic engagement. PNG's fiftieth year of independence is the perfect moment to demand not just a voice but a platform to deliver the change taxpayers are…...
Is G20 becoming what it sought to replace?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (358+ words) Rather than a sharp and agile forum, the G20 has blown out more to matter less. When the G20 was elevated to the leaders" level in 2008, it was hailed as the world"s most promising experiment in minilateralism. Unlike the cumbersome United…...
The G20 faces a test of meaning as major powers stay away
3+ mon, 1+ hour ago (317+ words) Trump's attacks and some big absences steal the spotlight from what would be South Africa's moment. Johannesburg is days away from hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit, the first time the meeting has been held in Africa. For South Africa, it should…...
Could Diego Garcia become an “AUKUS Island”?
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (642+ words) A modest Australian presence at the Indian Ocean base would deliver strategic depth and alliance reciprocity at minimal cost. Australia should formally propose to establish a modest rotational presence on Diego Garcia " a UK administered territory, recently transferred under Mauritius…...
Show or substance? The African Union’s G20 test
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (575+ words) Under this year's South African presidency of the global forum, it's more important than ever for the Union to speak as one. Published daily by the Lowy Institute Show or substance? The African Union's G20 test Under this year's South African…...
Social protection in an unpredictable region
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (239+ words) Originally published in Devpolicy Blog One notable initiative for assessing and supporting efforts to improve social protection in the Pacific and Timor-Leste is Partnerships for Social Protection (P4SP), supported by the Australian Government. In reviewing their work, I've gained deeper insights…...