It seems Asia has a new Olympic sport, with China and Japan engaged in a game of historical revisionism, Stephen R Nagy writes.

An important ruling is imminent on contesting claims in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines. But will it hold any water, and what is the significance?

The sustainable intensification of agriculture, combined with behavioural change, may prevent food crises of the future.

It’s time to tackle the social inequalities that are keeping millions of Australians sick, writes Sharon Friel. 

'Ghost ships' and the on-water abandonment of the hundreds of migrants they carry is an ominous sign for policymakers.

By leading the charge against Islamic State, the United States has missed a foreign policy opportunity to encourage regional cooperation.