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Asia Pacific Politics

Indonesian president Widodo using executions to demonstrate authority

In the face of international reproach, the executions of Australian citizens Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are intended to make Joko Widodo appear decisive. More than anything, they are an

Asia Pacific Politics

Is Abbott’s Australia Choosing Beijing over Washington?

The recent election of Tony Abbott as the new Prime Minister of Australia has again raised the issue of Australia’s strategic importance for both Beijing and Washington. Abbott, a conservative

Asia Pacific Economics

With New Liberal Government, Australia is “Open for Business”

When the Australian Labor Party emerged victorious from the Australian federal elections of 2007, few would have predicted the degree of infighting that would plague the party and its governments

Asia Pacific Natural resources and energy

Mining Industry at Center of Australian Election

Investors with exposure to resource extraction and related industries in Asia should watch the upcoming Australian parliamentary elections as they will impact the shape of the region’s economy. Australia was