But for Apple, the problem isn’t only the size of the investment but a misreading of Indonesia’s agenda. It’s about aligning with the regulatory landscape and the broader economic goals that the ...

The US has a Women, Peace and Security Act, which is supposed to require that nations’ government departments implement and enforce the tenets of the WPS agenda. But time and time again, both great ...

Be serious for a moment – even if Donald Trump often doesn’t seem to be – and think through what stands in the way of an enlarged union. Donald Trump’s proclamation about reshaping North America and ...

The Interpreter features daily commentary and analysis on international issues. The site is edited by Daniel Flitton and research editor Clare Caldwell, along with founding editor Sam Roggeveen. In ...

Meta’s recent decision to dismantle its professional fact-checking program marks a significant shift in the company’s approach to moderating content across its platforms – including Facebook, ...

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Donald R Rothwell is Professor of International Law at the ANU College of Law, ANU and one of Australia’s leading experts in International Law with specific focus on the law of the sea; law of the ...

Chinese soldiers do not operate the Panama Canal. And the Panama government is not ripping off the consumers of the United States through inflated shipping rates. That’s the only possible conclusion ...

Since taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban regime has faced escalating tensions with neighbouring countries, particularly over water issues and regional security. The regime’s deadly ...

I was fortunate enough to return to Lowy in November last year as a distinguished visiting fellow. After conversations with a wide range of informed people across Sydney and Canberra – during the week ...

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