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.   

With the treaty set to expire in 2026, the absence of a binding arms control agreement raises concerns over unchecked nuclear expansion amid rising geopolitical tensions. While confidence-building measures could pave the way for future negotiations, the lack of political will on both sides signals a bleak outlook for global arms control

The new AI executive order signals a departure from Biden’s regulatory framework, prioritising innovation and national competitiveness over responsible AI principles. While it removes barriers for private sector growth, concerns remain about reduced oversight on bias, misinformation, and civil rights protections.

The Albanese Government’s stabilisation approach has successfully reset Australia-China relations, demonstrating that economic engagement and strategic caution can coexist. By maintaining stability while reinforcing security measures, Australia ensures it can navigate great-power competition without unnecessary provocation, preserving its national interests in the long term.

We’ve become so fixated on the narrative of escalating rivalry—with the US on one side and China and Russia on the other—that we often overlook a subtler yet crucial reality: the potential for strategic alignment between these great powers. Beyond outright competition, an underappreciated space for tacit great-power coordination exists as they navigate and expand their spheres of influence.

By examining other territorial name disputes worldwide, we know that renaming the Gulf of Mexico could potentially promote division, identity politics, and undemocratic practices. These changes could develop into a new and existential threat for the USA.

Donald Trump seems to be turning tariffs, which can serve as a legitimate tool to achieve the goals of fair trade and the protection of key national security interests, into an illegitimate tool of coercive statecraft. It is likely to undermine the global economic order and US soft-power influence across the world

Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canada signal a dramatic rupture in the decades-long economic and strategic partnership between the two countries, undermining trust and stability in North American trade. As Canada braces for potential economic retaliation, the broader message to US allies is clear—no relationship is immune from Trump’s zero-sum approach to global trade and diplomacy.

Trump’s second term will see renewed pressure on Mexico over immigration, trade, and security, but Mexico's growing economic and strategic importance limits how far the US can act unilaterally. While Trump seeks to impose tariffs and toughen immigration policies, Mexico’s government under Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is prepared to push back, leveraging trade dependencies and regional cooperation to negotiate better terms.