While the war against Hezbollah and defense against Iran have united Israel, deep societal divisions persist, manifested particularly in the differing responses to the Gaza war. Some prioritise military action to dismantle Hamas for long-term security, while others emphasise the need to end the military operation and negotiate for the release of hostages, reflecting a growing rift over the government’s approach and the nation’s future direction.

Sudan’s escalating civil war has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with millions facing severe food insecurity and displacement. The conflict has resulted in widespread violence, including attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers, and has exacerbated regional instability.

Recent protests in the UK during this summer’s general election and beyond reveal an ongoing battle against disinformation. While social media play a role in its dissemination, it is how elites engage with disinformation that truly matters.

Despite its remote likelihood anytime soon, a two-state solution is the only practical way of ending the present Israel-Palestine conflict. What is more immediately required by the Australian government, however, is an answer to the growing domestic disunity caused by that conflict.

Indonesia looks to forge stronger bonds with other countries in the Global South, an effort exemplified in its growing bilateral ties with Nigeria. Under President-elect Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia is seeking a prominent role as a leader of the Global South.

Global opinon is moving steadily toward a consensus on global government. New date from across 17 countries – representing more than half of the world population – supports the creation of a democratic global government body to tackle pressing global challenges like climate change.

There is much hope that a world with more women leaders would be more peaceful. But gender stereotypes give women leaders political incentives to behave like “iron ladies” in foreign affairs rather than peacemakers.

In a sign of changing geopolitical and economic realities in the country, capital flight is becoming increasingly apparent in China. What are the underlying causes of dwindling foreign investment and what does this mean for the Chinese economy in the long term?

Emotions that foster conflict can spread on social media and create pressure for China’s leaders to escalate during an international crisis. Specifically, posts about national humiliation inspire followers to advocate using military force, maintaining China’s territorial disputes, and raising barriers to international trade.

Meryl Streep brings global attention to the ever-deteriorating situation for Afghan women. Her speech at the UN General Assembly went viral, creating space to talk about the myriad ways the Taliban’s gender apartheid regime is breaching the rights of women in Afghanistan and what we can do to help.