Obama's legacy is to make conflicts more likely
A weaker United States has encouraged new threats to global order. Washington's allies will have to do more for themselves.
A weaker United States has encouraged new threats to global order. Washington's allies will have to do more for themselves.
The incoming US administration's tough talk against China has set the stage for showdowns on everything from security to trade
Hopes of a speedy trial for the 17 Crown Resorts staff detained in China look to be fading.
US President-elect Donald Trump has inflamed tensions with China by affirming the One China policy could be horse-traded with Beijing on trade and currency issues.
Domestic politics in Washington and China could "trump" cooler heads and lead to a clash over the South China Sea or currency.
It is doubtful many Australians realise what a consequential leader Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been for Australia.
Beijing has spent at least $US45 billion since 2010 expanding ports and shipping networks to establish itself as a maritime superpower.
The speed of developments is overtaking sound judgment.
Paul Keating has urged Australia to distance itself from incoming US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's dangerous position on the South China Sea.
Flashpoints will take place against a backdrop of entrenched anti-establishment populism.
James Packer hopes silence will bring early release for Crown staff detained in China
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