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Despite delays, China could gain ground in the space race
China has abruptly postponed its planned Chang’e-7 lunar launch, which was scheduled to take place today. While the new launch timeline is unclear, th...
Aug 24, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
US can huff & puff, but without a political fix Iran won't come down
The latest U.S. strategy in the Middle East is defined as one of “maximum pressure,” combining military containment and economic sanctions in an attem...
Aug 24, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The End of Thailand’s Long Stalemate?
Conservatives finally won and took over the state.
Aug 24, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Belarusian foreign chief vacations in North Korea, works out visa-free deal
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov spent his summer vacation in North Korea, where he finalized details of a deal on mutual visa exemptions w...
Aug 24, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Australia can lead middle-power support for US – and make itself indispensable
In a world influenced by competition between great powers, middle powers’ best path forward is to join forces in coalitions of the capable dedicated t...
Aug 23, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Trump’s “57 nukes” and the hollowing out of North Korean denuclearisation
If Trump treats North Korea’s arsenal as a baseline fact, he hands Beijing the outcome it already wants.
Aug 23, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Building Australia’s Asia capability in practice
Genuine immersion studying abroad is still basis for serious engagement with the region.
Aug 23, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Trump didn’t cause America’s retreat from Asia – he’s the symptom
A multipolar world matters more than one man’s antipathy to alliances.
Aug 23, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
What it feels like under a Russian missile attack, and what the US can do about it
An Atlantic Council fellow shares her first-hand account of being under attack in Kyiv as ballistic missiles struck. The post What it feels like under...
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
It’s Time to Reengage North Korea
The U.S. and South Korea have their annual joint military drills (Ulchi Freedom Shield) from August 17-27, focusing on countering the threat from Nort...
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
China’s Research Espionage Threat Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Western universities and laboratories are on the frontlines of a battle over talent and technology. This assertion may seem like scaremongering, but w...
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Russia plans to add 30 GW nuclear capacity, expand exports
President Vladimir Putin has set out the goals for Russia's nuclear energy sector and said that new capacity, including small modular reactors, in the...
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail