Asia
Report
Indonesian foreign policy: blind spots, stress points and potential pitfalls
Indonesia has been ignoring its leadership role in ASEAN, even though that organisation has the potential to be a valuable tool for extending Indonesian influence.
Article
Few bright spots for press freedom in Southeast Asia
Is China’s harsh brand of media control serving as a role model for its neighbours?
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The case for engagement with Asia
The ALP's ‘FutureAsia’ policy is intended to provide a framework for deeper and more meaningful collaboration with Australia’s Asian neighbours.
Report
‘Santa Muerte’, are the Mexican cartels really coming?
This report argues that the policy response to Mexican organised crime will need to be more agile than the measures contained in Australia’s current National Organised Crime Response Plan.
Report
What does China want from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?
Despite the controversy surrounding the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2016, there is little evidence to suggest that AIIB loans are being used to advance Chinese strategic agendas.