A disputed border continues to fuel tension between China and India, but there are also good reasons for better relations, writes Louise Merrington
19 Aug 10 Comments (1)Sri Lanka: anatomy of a tragedy
The belief that conditions in Sri Lanka have fundamentally changed is wishful thinking, write Stephen Keim and Roshan de Silva Wijeyeratne in this account of the country’s ongoing conflict
22 Apr 10 Comments (3)Australia–India: reimagining the relationship
First, let’s fix the education problems. Then let’s recognise the missing link in Australia–India relations, writes Robin Jeffrey
15 Feb 10 Comments (4)Winners and losers in Sri Lanka’s long war
Sri Lanka has been left deeply divided by its long-running civil war, in which China played a crucial but little-known role, writes Larry Marshall
13 Nov 09 Comments (1)India’s toughest contest
Hope and perseverance drive the enormous number of young Indians with ambitions to work in government, reports Kate Sullivan
01 Nov 09 Comments (4)Getting serious about Pakistan
Pakistan needs a greater Australian investment in dollars and people, writes Geoffrey Barker
18 Jun 09 Comments (0)The good, the bad and the Section 420s
The Australia–India relationship is on the cusp of something deep and mutually beneficial. It would be tragic if thugs and misunderstandings got in the way, writes Robin Jeffrey
04 Jun 09 Comments (4)A bed of nails and roses
Amid uncertain economic and social times, a revitalised Congress Party is back at the centre of Indian politics, writes Robin Jeffrey
28 May 09 Comments (0)Looking for Youngistaan
The eighty-one year old candidate with his own Facebook group symbolises how India’s parties are trying to come to grips with millions of young voters, writes Kate Sullivan
14 Apr 09 Comments (3)Why are we in Afghanistan?
Is Australia sleepwalking through a conflict with mixed objectives and uncertain prospects, asks Dennis Altman
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