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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Manila in February. Source: US Department of State, Flickr

The Philippines Pushback in the South China Sea

By Dr Rebecca Strating
18 April 2019

President Duterte has recently been pushing back against the presence of Chinese vessels near an island claimed by the Philippines in the Spratly Islands.
Brexit could potentially present opportunities for the Australian beef industry. Source: Tim J Keegan, Flickr

The Brexit Morass – Will Australia Gain or Lose?

By Alan Oxley
18 April 2019

The benefits Brexit will deliver for Australia will depend much upon the shape of the final withdrawal agreement, but there are measures Australia could be taking now to maximise future opportunities.
Incumbent Indonesian President Joko Widodo looks set to win a convincing victory in the country's presidential election. Source: Republic of Korea, Flickr

Joko Widodo looks set to win the Indonesia election. Now, the real power struggle begins

By Professor Tim Lindsey
18 April 2019

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo looks poised to win another five years in office by a convincing margin.

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