The Japan-Philippines-U.S. (JAPHUS) trilateral is a novelty among Indo-Pacific strategic minilaterals. The Philippines has played a significant role in its formation by linking traditional security issues with economic development while engaging with its two more powerful partners.

With Elon Musk actively supporting Donald Trump's campaign, one implication of a Trump victory in the 2024 US presidential election is greater integration of space-based politics (astropolitics) into state interactions and competition. Furthermore, Musk's involvement is likely to bring non-state actors such as SpaceX into geopolitical relevancy.

The killing of Yahya Sinwar, one of Hamas's most influential leaders, marks a pivotal moment in the Israel-Hamas conflict. But does his death signal a turning point toward resolution, or will it simply fuel further chaos and violence across the region?

There is a disjunction between the Samoa CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) as reported in the media in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK), and CHOGM as actually experienced. How should we better understanding the meetings?

Drones and other UAVs have been increasingly integrated with modern military strategy, becoming vital intelligence gathering tools. However, while they are a cost-effective and valuable asset, drone and other UAV technology still requires co-ordination between groups to best function.

The surge of nationalism and populism in Central Europe has resulted in growing backing for right-wing parties, raising worries about the dissemination of misinformation, authoritarian tendencies, and their potential effects on democratic institutions. This highlights the vital significance of maintaining strong democratic principles and tackling socio-economic difficulties.

In a recent piece in Australian Outlook, Michael Lawriwsky criticises some of the points I made in an earlier article suggesting that the question of NATO expansion was crucial to the onset of the Russian invasion. His arguments are either partial or incorrect, and do not address most of the questions I raise. 

If a blame narrative gains traction in Ukraine, it could deepen internal divisions and jeopardise the nation's democratic future. Russia stands to benefit from such disinformation, amplifying a “stab-in-the-back” myth to shift responsibility for the war onto the West.

The illegitimacy of war for profit has profoundly shaped the diplomacy around warfare. This produces constraints on peacemaking and means that we will not see a peace treaty ending the war in Ukraine. 

The Israel-Hamas-Iran conflict is driven by deep historical, religious, and ideological forces. Collective traumas and existential fears on all sides fuel a cycle of violence, making comprise and peace difficult to achieve.