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Bookshelf: How Xi Jinping broke the China dream
When China’s supreme leader Deng Xiaoping in December 1978 announced the ‘reform and opening’ of China’s economy, many expected that this would be acc...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
National Capital District governance needs a review of local representation
The National Capital District (NCD) is Papua New Guinea’s political, administrative and economic centre. As Port Moresby continues to expand, the effe...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Is Ukraine Drifting Towards Groupthink on European Integration?
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum, only for War on the Rocks mem...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The Houthis’ External and Internal Crises Converge: Can a Tactical Solution Fix a Strategic Problem?
As they fire dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles against Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemeni government-controlled areas, the Houthis are escalat...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
America, North Korea, and the Search for Peace
The South Korean Buddhist monk, the Venerable Pomnyun Sunimin, in his book “What is Happiness?” introduces us to his philosophy of life: “Everyone bor...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
International lunar consultations: future-looking developments at the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
The UN's Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Space established an "action team" in 2024 to study how to coordinate lunar activities. Giorgio Cardile off...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Anti-corruption sanctions: Preparing for the time after Trump
Anti-corruption sanctions—and even the prospect of them—under the next US administration will be crucial to chances of peace in many parts of the worl...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Unification Minister walks back push to call North Korea by its official name
Public discussion should precede any move by the South Korean government to refer to North Korea by its official name, Democratic People’s Republic of...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
US Sanctions Iranian $6bn Crypto “Exchange” Shelbit
TRM Labs explains that sanctioned Iranian firm Shelbit was a fake crypto exchange
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Why Military Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Still Falls Short
The United States has bluntly signaled a deprioritization of the Indian Ocean at a peculiar time. The reversion of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to its fo...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Why Conflict Gold Sanctions Fail
In April 2026, over a month after the United States launched its attack on Iran, leading to thousands of reprisal strikes across the Gulf, the United ...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
To Lam comes to Australia, wanting to keep Vietnam’s options open
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief and president, To Lam, has arrived for his first state visit to Australia since becoming party chief in late 2024. Arr...
Aug 10, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail