In the evolving Indo-Pacific landscape, Bangladesh's strategic survival depends on the deft navigation of the heightened rivalry between the United States and China. Focusing on the economic realm of an Indo-Pacific partnership will allow Bangladesh to grow its economic relationship while avoiding being bogged in the great power struggle.

Even without an official name or recognition, public diplomacy has actively contributed to Vietnam’s nation branding by engaging with both domestic and international publics. In this branding, Vietnam's fast and efficient response to Covid-19 and its active diplomatic agenda have been prominent.

Myanmar's many ethnic divisions have proved an inhibiting challenge for national unification and development. At the forefront of the current ethnic conflict is the unlikely alliance between Monks and the military. 

The US response to the International Criminal Court (ICC or Court) prosecution of Russian war crimes reveals the contortions of long-held and selective reasoning on international legal obligations. Choosing to support longstanding policy may ultimately end in a win for Russian aggression. 

The growing partnership between Canberra and New Delhi will be a boon for both countries. For Australia, a burgeoning Indian economy and middle class hold many opportunities for future investment and economic development. 

In Nigeria, an ongoing 13-year armed conflict in the Northeast and persistent incidents of violence in some parts of the Northwest and South have resulted in a range of humanitarian consequences. For many, especially women and girls, living in the crossfire may best be described as a smothering experience.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: SSN-AUKUS announcement, Albanese attends Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, Don Farrell meets with his Indian counterpart, Albanese travels to Fiji, support for Vanuatu following cyclones, and more.

In his new book, “Pacific Power Paradox,” Van Jackson seeks to correct our vision of the past through his argument that the US has not just been Asia’s firefighter for peace, but also its arsonist. Is the US an impediment to the pursuit of regional peace and security?

The chaos of the past few years in British politics may be nearing an end with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's firm management of the ship. With the AUKUS deal, and a crisis averted over the Silicon Valley Bank debacle, things are beginning to look up for the United Kingdom. 

The brutality of the Wagner Group mercenaries fighting on behalf of Russia in Ukraine have thrown a spotlight on this private military company in western media. But in many African countries this mercenary group has been a household name for some time.