Current Affairs

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This week's visit from Admiral Aquilino, Commander of the US Forces Indo-Pacific Command, highlights expanding US-Australia defence cooperation, writes Asia Society Australia Northern Australia Fellow Guy Boekenstein.

March 16, 2022 — Conversation with Dr. Namrata Goswami and Brian Israel on the space race

The eighth episode of "A Closer Look" brings us to Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous country in Central Asia. Political analyst Dr. Emilbek Dzhuraev talks about the country's road to democracy, post-Soviet transitions, and foreign relations.

What to know about the recent call between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.

In the seventh episode of "A Closer Look", we explore the Philippines. Mina Roces and Manuel L. Quezon III talk about the Filipino identity, gender roles, family dynasties, and the 2022 presidential elections.

South Korea's diplomatic community shares their congratulations with South Korea's president-elect, Yoon Suk-yeol.

The election of South Korea's new president could see tensions rise with North Korea, writes Asia Society Australia-Korea Fellow Lauren Richardson.