My 13-year-old has left her phone behind for hiking, chores and study in the Australian wilderness. Our pen-and-paper correspondence is opening up an unexpected world.
Author: DAMIEN CAVE
Why More American Weapons Will Soon Be Made Outside America
With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza straining U.S. arsenals, Washington is seeking to expand production with global partners like Australia.
China Failed to Sway Taiwan’s Election. What Happens Now?
Beijing loathes the new president, Lai Ching-te. He aims to protect the status quo with caution and American help, but tensions are likely to rise.
Taiwan Raised an Alarm About a Chinese Satellite. Chaos Ensued.
A warning from Taiwan about a satellite, erroneously called a missile in English, raised concerns about Chinese harassment days before an election.
Three Months After Biden, It’s Xi’s Turn to Court Vietnam
The Chinese leader wants assurances that the strategically important country isn’t taking Washington’s side against Beijing, analysts say.
Can the U.S. Handle China While Supporting Israel and Ukraine Wars?
To U.S. allies in Asia, the sudden focus on Gaza risks progress on America’s long-delayed pivot to the Indo-Pacific region.
Why China-Australia Relations Are Warming. Sort of.
Both sides have been cautious in the run-up to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s trip to Beijing, avoiding terms like “reset” in favor of “stabilization.”
Israel Prepares to Enter ‘Devil’s Playground’ of City Combat in Gaza
A ground invasion in Gaza could produce some of the fiercest street-to-street fighting since World War II.
The Most Australian Story to Ever Come Out of Vietnam
Hotels hold secrets, and some of them are a little stranger than others.
U.S. Pursues Defense Partnership With India to Deter Chinese Aggression
Repairing American ships in Indian ports is a first step, as the U.S. military seeks to stretch out across the Indo-Pacific.