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Liberal democracy doesn’t defend itself. The Finns know a thing or two about protecting it.

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This article also appears in a collection of essays, Harris v Trump, written by Lowy Institute experts on the implications for Australia of the US presidential election. A recent New York Times ...

Next week, one of Southeast Asia's smallest countries, Laos, will play host to its neighbours for the ASEAN Summit. It will also welcome the region’s great powers, including the United States, China ...

This article also appears in a collection of essays, Harris v Trump, written by Lowy Institute experts on the implications for Australia of the US presidential election. “Of course, China wants Trump ...

This article also appears in a collection of essays, Harris v Trump, written by Lowy Institute experts on the implications for Australia of the US presidential election. On the question of America’s ...