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Time for action not words from Manila on Human Rights
As Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enters his second year in office, the Philippines President must back up his promises to improve human rights with action, including accountability for past crimes, writes Carlos Conde.
Australia and Indonesia: Neighbours Forever, But More Ambition Needed
Following an Indonesian presidential visit to Australia this week, Arianto Patunru and Hal Hill explore the prospects for an economic reset in Australia-Indonesia relations.
The Continuing Search for Balance
The Albanese government must ensure it strikes the right balance in managing the two pillars of Australia’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific – deterrence and engagement, writes John McCarthy.
Beyond US-China relations: Towards an inclusive and pluralistic Indo-Pacific order
The future of Indo-Pacific order need not be solely determined by US-China relations, writes Tsutomu Kikuchi. Strengthening the resilience of regional states can lead to an inclusive and shared rules-based order.
Realizing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Less than a month before he was assassinated, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister set out his vision for the region. He buttressed his case by comparing China’s growing threats against Taiwan to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.