Current Affairs

Lindsey Ford talks with independent advisor April Rinne about the bumpy patch she predicts for one of China's fastest growing sectors.

Visiting the U.S. Naval Academy, Kevin Rudd asks 10 significant questions of policy makers in this new era of strategic competition between the U.S. and China.

The celebration of remarkable individuals and groups from across Asia included a rousing musical number.

In our event entitled «The Indo-Pacific – Ports, Pearls and Four Major Players» Philippe Welti, former Ambassador to India und Daniel Woker, former Ambassador to Australia, have given us an assessment of the meaning of the 'free and open Indo-Pacific' concept for the countries involved and the region as a whole. Both of them have spent much of their work life in Asia, being together deployed in Iran, Singapore, Kuwait, Australia and India.

Daniel Russel says the U.S. must close gaps with China and other powers and push North Korea harder on denuclearization.

Start-ups, cantons, elections, and disaster relief. Plus the regular monthly wrap-up.

Visiting India, Kevin Rudd spoke on issues such as growing Chinese influence in South Asia, Doklam, and Pakistan-China and India-China relations.

Anubhav Gupta writes that Pakistan has confirmed the bugs in the architecture of China’s ‘Belt and Road’.

Danny Russel says that great a U.S.-Japan alliance takes more than great personal relationships.

Our Distinguished Fellow shares his insights on the trajectory of the Indonesian economy, the upcoming Indonesian elections, and the state of play with regional neighbours, assuring guests that regardless of political change and exchange Indonesia would remain open to trade and investment.