Andrew Hammond
World Economic Forum 2026: Hope for ‘multi-bilateralism’
As the world fragments towards multiple poles, Davos holds out for a possible yet fragile new global economic order
Can the EU withstand the pushback against its carbon levy?
Brussels must defend its climate goals and prove its policy is the future of trade
Geoeconomics, not just geopolitics, fuels the Greenland dispute
With mineral reserves valued at around US$186 billion, the island offers more than a security buffer
Tariffs, geopolitical tension and a US$800 billion deal: World Economic Forum 2026
Businesses batten down at Davos as global policy uncertainty reaches two-decade high
Jakarta is now the world’s largest city, but it isn’t ready for the challenges
A new UN report highlights the rise of Asia’s megacities and the urgent need for them to have the infrastructure for climate...
India trade pivot accelerated by Trump tariffs
It is moving towards trade deals with richer nations so Indian companies can find their niche in global supply chains
New EU measure reshapes global decarbonisation landscape
It is the first time that the price of carbon in a defined jurisdiction will be externalised beyond borders
Bondi attack: A grim reminder for security across Australia and Asia
The concern for security agencies is the potential for radicalisation to fester undetected within family units
What 2026 holds for Asean on the US-China fault line
The new year could be defined by more disruptive Chinese exports, rising competition and the necessity of difficult balancing acts
Putin’s productive Asia trip gives boost to business ties with India
Warmth of Modi-Putin relationship worries some of the West’s Asian allies, including those in Asean