President Donald Trump’s renewed crackdown on undocumented immigration may appease his base, but will it accomplish anything?

China's warnings about telecom fraud abroad contrast sharply with the growing involvement of Chinese nationals in illegal activities across Indonesia, from online gambling to smuggling and fraud. This trend not only strains China-Indonesia relations but also fuels local anti-China sentiment, highlighting the urgent need for stronger enforcement and bilateral cooperation to address transnational crime.

Maritime data in Southeast Asia is fragmented across various sources, complicating efforts to locate relevant data. However, this could be enhanced with a common maritime database.

Russia’s newly legalised cryptocurrency sector is an attempt to challenge the US dollar and evade sanctions. However, it could also lead to even further economic decline for Russia.

Mosul’s residents overwhelmingly support heritage restoration, seeing it as a path to peace and reconciliation. However, international efforts must balance historical authenticity with modern functionality and prioritise local leadership.

Australia’s reliance on bilateral security agreements as a counter to China’s growing influence in the Pacific is proving short-sighted, as Cook Islands’ engagement with Beijing demonstrates. To secure enduring regional partnerships, Australia must prioritise long-term relationship-building and Pacific-led regionalism over transactional agreements and reactionary diplomacy

Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO undermines global health security, jeopardising disease control efforts, climate resilience programs, and pandemic preparedness. As the world faces rising health threats, the absence of US leadership weakens international cooperation and leaves a dangerous gap in global health governance.

Donald Trump's neglect of Southeast Asia, coupled with controversial foreign policy decisions like his Gaza proposal and the abolishment of USAID, is eroding US credibility and trust in the region. As ASEAN states seek alternative partnerships with middle powers and China capitalises on Washington’s missteps, America risks losing its strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific

In order to further capture India’s rapidly-growing demand for international tourism, Australian tourism marketing must transition to engaging with emerging means of youth communication: social media influencers.

It was offensive, thoughtless, and ridiculous for President Donald Trump to ponder aloud at a press conference with Benjamin Netanyahu about America colonising Gaza, moving out the existing population, and turning it into a sea-side holiday destination. Given how many statements Trump has made like this as president, not just as a candidate, it is tempting to see Trump as uniquely dangerous.