Asia & the Pacific

A B-52 bomber superimposed over a camouflage pattern, with a red No symbol

Anti-war and peace networks are organising aÌýnational protestÌýoutside federal MPs’ offices, demandingÌýan end to AUKUS and the billions being wasted on a new arms race.ÌýPip HinmanÌýreports.

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Seven months on from the Sri Lankan popular uprising, Janaka Biyanwila looks atÌýhow government spin, backed up with state violence, is attempting to keep a lid on popular discontent.

Malaysian socialist Soh Sook Hwa, addressing the recent Socialist Alliance national conference, talked about the need for action and solidarity to confront the climate crisis. Susan Price reports.

Malaysian socialist Soh Sook Hwa spoke to Isaac Nellist about Malaysian politics and building a political alternative.

2022 floods South Korea

A new climate justice movement is growing in South Korea, with the help of the trade union movement, reports Alice S Kim.

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While mining companies seek to downplay the destructive impacts of deep-sea mining, undercover videos obtained by Greenpeace show how such mining activities pollute the ocean, reports Ben Radford.

A protest against the military coup in Myanmar

Despite international sanctions Myanmar’s military junta is not short of business partners. Indeed, business, notably in the arms market, continues unabated, writes Binoy Kampmark.

Sub imperial power book

Chris Slee reviews Clinton Fernandes’ new book examining Australia’s alliance with United States imperialism and its role in its own region.

Pakistan floods

While floodwaters have receded across much of Pakistan, relief efforts continue to support flood-affected communities, reports Farooq Tariq.

Placing United StatesÌýB-52Ìýbombers at Tindal in the Northern Territory was just one of several dangerous moves to further integrate Australia into US’ war plans against China, a forum heard. Peter Boyle reports.

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A new defence cooperation agreement between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia is causing concern to West Papuans and raising question that need answers, writes Yamin Kagoya.

Community members gatheredÌýto raise the West Papuan flag in the lobby of weapons company Thales’ Brisbane office.ÌýKerry Smith reports.