ISIS Foreign Fighters and the International Criminal Court By Stuart McLintock — Fresh perspective 23 March 2019There is potential for ISIS foreign fighters captured in Syria to be tried by the International Criminal Court. Read More
After Christchurch, what will New Zealand do with its Guns? By Dr Samara McPhedran — Analysis 21 March 2019Changes to New Zealand's gun laws should be based on calm, objective and honest dialogue about what works to reduce different forms of gun violence. Read More
Owning It By Dr Paul G Buchanan — Analysis 20 March 2019After the Christchurch terror attack, there needs to be scrutiny of both the online hate speech which contributes to radicalisation and the intelligence failings which allowed such an attack to occur. Read More
Australia in the World By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Dr Darren Lim 19 March 2019In episode 14 of Australia in the World, Allan and Darren talk nuclear weapons, the Trump-Kim summit, India-Pakistan tensions and the long-awaited free trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia. Read More
Algerian Protests: A Popular Movement Against an Ailing President By William Fisher — Analysis 19 March 2019President Bouteflika has now bowed to protesters’ demands and withdrawn his candidacy, but he still remains in office and has postponed the presidential elections. Read More
Thailand’s Journey Back to Democracy? By Dr Greg Raymond — Analysis 19 March 2019After five years of military rule, Thailand is finally returning to the polls on 24 March. Read More
Justin Trudeau and the SNC Lavalin Scandal in Canada By Dr Bruce Mabley — Analysis 19 March 2019Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is caught in a corruption scandal that could derail his Liberal party’s electoral fortunes. Read More
Japanese Immigration: A High Stakes Gamble By Shihoko Goto — Analysis 18 March 2019The quotas for Japan's two new visa categories are low by global standards, but the demographic realities in the country mean they may open the door for further immigration reform. Read More
Recalcitrant Qatar: Riding Out the Blockade By Ian Dudgeon — Analysis 18 March 2019Qatar has defiantly resisted the blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf states for nearly two years. Read More
What the Global Left is Getting Wrong on Venezuela By Henry Storey — Fresh perspective 17 March 2019Elements of the global left have contested Western recognition of the opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president. Read More