International relations are in transition, and Australia will not be immune to the fall out. Elections in Australia and the US, as well as happenings in Europe, should not be viewed in isolation.

Cyberspace is fast becoming a dominant attribute to the functioning of the Australian economy and society more generally. It is logical to assume that Australia’s defence and security posture will reflect the growing importance of digital technology in policy considerations.

It’s an indicator of how far diplomacy has fallen that the dominant discourse on Australia's strategic circumstances is led by Peter Dutton. It calls for little more than additional military and intelligence capability to fight an almost inevitable war.

Like other women leaders across the world, Robredo does not only compete for votes. She must also contend with patriarchal norms of leadership.

Brazil’s electoral system has successfully used electronic voting since the 1990s. President Jair Bolsonaro’s “battle of wills” against the Superior Electoral Court regarding October’s electoral process may see a repeat of fraud accusations.

The truth about Boris Johnson’s illegal parties during lockdown continues to slowly emerge. But it is not just Johnson’s future that is uncertain ‒ it is Conservatism itself.

When it comes to respecting the human rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, the United States is regressing at a fast pace. American right-wing conservatives are using a range of strategies to oppress and marginalise LGBTQ+ people.

Since the onset of the pandemic, it seems like all we’re talking about is vaccines. Despite this, investment in vaccine equity and distribution across many diseases is still grossly inadequate. 

Despite its rich natural resources, Odisha has remained one of India’s most poverty-stricken states. The government of Odisha’s vision of development substantially differs from that of the local communities.

Sri Lankans have taken to the streets to protest the Rajapaksa government. As food supplies dwindle and tensions increase, the president refuses to step down.