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Being closer to the ground brings better vision
Australia's new national security strategy means national defence isn't an insurmountable mountain, writes ANDREW CARR.
ANU academic proposes new Australian flag
ANU military historian John Blaxland has renewed calls to update Australia’s national flag.
Diplomacy required on Pyongyang
It is time to bring North Korea out of the cold and back into the international fold, writes EMMA CAMPBELL.
Myanmar’s war with Kachin takes worrying turn
Myanmar’s president Thein Sein faces big obstacles if he wants a new ceasefire with Kachin rebels, warns expert.
Dark arts and Thai drama
The last-minute cancellation of a Thai television drama is a worrying sign about the country’s political maturity, according to a leading researcher.
Researcher wins top book prize
An ANU book that sheds light on Chinese society’s drive for educational success has scooped a prestigious prize in the USA.
Before the books
With this year marking 25 years of Des Ball’s special professorship at ANU, ROBERT O’NEILL reflects on the early days of a remarkable career.
Insurgent intellectual
In a career of almost 50 years – 25 at ANU as special professor – Des Ball has been an academic of both reflection and action.
Spirits and serendipity
The most interesting research sometimes comes from taking the road less travelled, writes ANDREW WALKER.
Alliance with Japan carries risk
Leading defence expert Hugh White warns against the potential risk involved in an Australia-Japan alliance.
