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Hard lessons in soft power
Social media and public diplomacy are spinning a web for worldly Asian states.
Rights abuse requires right response
Humanitarian aid and engagement, not sanctions, best chance for human rights in North Korea, says expert.
Dealing with human rights abuses in North Korea
Three experts give their thoughts on how the world should act on human rights abuses in North Korea.
ASEAN to declare its hand on human rights
ASEAN’s Declaration of Human Rights might flatter to deceive when released this July, but it won’t be an opportunity lost.
A league of their own
A game-changing Pacific studies camp is turning rugby league stars into leaders.
Australia-Thai ties written in stone
A little-known memorial in Canberra shows the strong historical links between Australia and Thailand.
I want to be anarchy
With pet lizards and baked beans banned, SUSAN HARRIS RIMMER gets her rabble rouser on, and asks will dare protest at Brisbane’s G20 Summit.
Flag poll: vexing vexillological view put to the vote
New Aussie flag design put to test with online poll.
Indefensible
Defence Minister has not covered himself in glory with his attack on the ABC over asylum seeker reporting, writes WILLIAM MALEY.
Sex, lies and politicians
Indonesian politicians quite often star inadvertently in sex videos. But it doesn’t seem to hurt them much, writes EDWARD ASPINALL.