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Waqf-based forests: Harnessing Islamic philanthropy for climate financing in Indonesia

Faith has long been devoted to salving social ills – addressing environmental challenges is the…

  
60 years of Kartini Day: Indonesia’s feminist pioneer or political pawn?

The story of a 19th century Javanese noblewoman has been co-opted for control but also…

  
Solomon Islands: Unexpected defeat for Sogavare

Sogavare was tipped for a sweeping victory but suffered a major defeat. Now Solomon Islands…

  
Australia’s comparative advantage in climate transition

Already world leaders in rooftop solar, Australians should take the opportunity with supporting…

  
What Prabowo’s election victory in Indonesia means for deeper reconciliation with Timor‑Leste

Unresolved issues hinder a profound healing process and Indonesia’s President-elect could make a…

  
Public holiday: ANZAC Day

Today is a public holiday in Australia, with normal publishing to resume on Friday.

  
Three factors hardening China’s stance on Taiwan

Beijing might not soon invade, but its “grey-zone” threats are set to escalate.

  
FONOPs send a message – but they don’t speak for themselves

Making the case for rules can dispel a common misunderstanding that promoting freedom on the…

  
In the Olympics of Drag, Taiwan just took the gold

Nymphia Wind’s victory on RuPaul’s Drag Race is historic, with implications for Taiwanese…

  
The Kyrgyzstan route facilitating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russia’s military aims in Ukraine have been furthered by its trade with the Central Asian nation…

  
China’s high ambition for the low-altitude economy

Flying low might be the best way to spur an economic take-off.

  
As warfare changes, so does Australian strategy

The National Defence Strategy is not as new as the government claims, but comes with welcome…