As parts of their Special Strategic Partnership, Australia and Japan have formally signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement. This will enable even closer cooperation between their respective military forces, including training, base access, and logistics.

President Biden’s speech to Atlanta last week saw a renewed focus on protecting the “heart and soul” of American democracy – voting rights. What does this strategy reveal about Biden’s plans for 2022?

Djokovic’s case is another episode in Australia’s obsession with the border crisis. It raises important questions about who manufactures this “crisis” language, and for what purposes.

The media furore around Novak Djokovic has missed the link between the Serbian sports star and the background of rising ethnic tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Australia's actions may carry significant consequences for peace in the Balkans.

Indonesia is experiencing a democratic decline. Assuming the G20 presidency is likely to cause even more democratic setbacks.

Public Intellectual seeks to reveal how Richard Falk became prominent in America and internationally as a public intellectual and citizen pilgrim. It's written in plain, if not brusque English, devoid of the usual international relations jargon, while filled with trenchant observations and acerbic wit.

Also discussed in this episode of Australia in the World: the impact of COVID-19 on the major trends in international affairs, and how the change in US administration affected foreign policy rhetoric from the Morrison government.

This past month in Australian foreign affairs: Australia-Japan Leaders’ Meeting, Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement signed, diplomatic announcements, and more.

The political developments in Kazakhstan are an inherently domestic affair, namely resulting from the public’s resentment for rising fuel prices. Yet the decisions adopted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will have overarching consequences the whole Central Asian region.

Political instability and protests have erupted in Kazakhstan. The outcome of the unfolding events will have substantial effects on the region, and on global great power rivalry.