While the normalisation of the Ethiopia-Eritrea relationship may increase competition, the development of strategic infrastructure around the Doraleh Container Terminal will ensure Djibouti remains an important international trading hub in the region.

With DFAT currently conducting a review of Australia’s Soft Power Review, what is the potential for cultural diplomacy?

Eight years after the implementation of gender quotas, women continue to struggle for political participation.

The EU has given individuals within the EU greater control of their privacy, with worldwide effect. Australian companies should see the benefits of being GDPR-compliant.

Australia should expand its cooperation with China on climate change by working with China to ensure the Belt and Road Initiative aids sustainable development.

The key difference between Australia and the United States in their treatment of asylum seekers is the available methods of entry.

Young people have much to contribute to Australian policy ahead of the Second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

The Peru-Australia free trade agreement marks a new turning point in Australia’s broader relationship with the Latin American region. Australia should seize the opportunity to act as a major conduit between both sides of the Pacific.

Last month the Australian government drafted legislation that would require technology companies to cooperate with security agencies in the fight against terrorism. To what extent should we expect technological advancement to alter the nature of terrorism in the future?

Despite Trump’s decision to relocate the US embassy and his unfavourable peace plan, Palestinian factions and the Arab world have failed to respond with a unified, meaningful strategy. What explains this?