Turnbull’s Cyber Security Strategy was an underfunded and uncertain response to an increasingly complex problem: cyberattack and online interference. Morrison’s 2022 Strategy needs a cradle-to-grave investment in digital literacy to protect Australia’s national interests moving forward.

Australia should not undermine the business opportunities Thailand offers, as it would be beneficial for Australian businesses should jump on board the Thailand investment trend.

One may refer to the Tiananmen Square incident as an ideological battle. If we compare this to the current state of Hong Kong, Chinese ideology appears to take the back seat to China’s desire for unification 

Civil military integration in China predated Xi Jinping. Understanding this is crucial for effective management of the Sino-US relationship. 

China is turning to science and technology diplomacy to win over one of its most distant partners.

In spite of Australia emphasising its need to engage with the Asia Pacific, its digital engagement with ASEAN should be addressed, as it could develop e-commerce potential. 

Trade between Australia and ASEAN member states is underdeveloped. But there are potential solutions to remedy significant soft trade barriers between ASEAN and Australia.

Attention should be paid to the recent elections in both Guatemala and Nauru, as they have immigration implications for both the US and Australia

The long-awaited United Nations Fact Finding Mission’s report on the state of Rohingyas is due in September. It is important to note how the United Nation’s Charter can be used to assist in avoiding further inhumane treatment of the Rohingyas and possibly assist in a conflict resolution process.

President Bolsonaro’s ignorance to the Amazon fires and rude comments towards President Macron’s wife garnered much unwanted attention at the G7 and has sparked a reaction from former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.