Turkey’s incursions into Syria have been widely criticised, but Turkey justifies them as self-defence measures. These incursions are also indicative of wider international interests and a long history of Kurds being marginalised.

Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party face three significant obstacles in their efforts to be re-elected, though none of these problems rule them out as potential victors.

The scandal surrounding South Korea's short-lived justice minister, Cho Guk, has brought to light the deeper sentiments of ordinary Koreans that only the rich and powerful can succeed. It also raises deeper questions regarding the efficacy of Korean politics and whether the entire political system may be broken.

Chile’s refusal to host the APEC and COP-25 summits is indicative of wider systemic issues plaguing the Latin American country.

Good governance principles associated with democracy and liberalism are facing significant challenges in Southeast Asia, especially given the rise of right-wing populist movements.

New revelations have emerged at a blistering pace in the Congressional impeachment inquiry.  Trump is unlikely to be removed from office but will emerge with significant political damage.

The Thai king has sacked his consort and other palace officials. What looks like palace intrigue may be part of an attempt to centralise power around the throne.

The National President of the AIIA, Allan Gyngell, launched  a new book, Meeting Saddam’s Men: Looking for Iraq’s Weapons of Mass Destruction by Ashton Robinson, at the Australian National University on 25 October. This is an extract from his remarks.

Despite heavy criticism of Trump and the US for abandoning the Kurdish forces, there are some cautious positives to the situation in Syria.

The US-Turkey ceasefire deal faces challenges regarding whether it is a ceasefire at all. Russian presence in the region adds a further layer of complexity to these challenges.