While many Pacific Islands escaped the worst of COVID-19 through isolation and elimination, the pandemic still left an impact in the form of outdating laws, overwhelming healthcare systems and stunting economies.

The current conflict in Ukraine, and the ensuing energy shock, highlight the tension between a state’s parochial interests and collective efforts to decarbonise. As prioritising decarbonisation becoming more challenging, is it possible to separate the two?

Reproductive rights are under attack in America. The Republican Party might be the anti-abortion party, but the Democratic Party is failing women across the United States.

The Forty-Fourth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting is taking place in Berlin as a hybrid meeting. For the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties (ATCPs), it provides an opportunity to reassert their commitment to scientific research, international collaboration, and peace in Antarctica.

The Colombian elections will feature a diverse range of candidates. As the country grapples with economic inequality and dissidence, strong leadership in Colombia will be more important than ever.

The Ethics of Exile: A Political Theory of Diaspora tells a different story of migration. Ashwini Vasanthakumar reveals the stories of ordinary exiles, showcasing their political agency and moral complexity, that are rarely told in histories written by the powerful.

The new Australian government will need to put aside it’s predecessor’s tough talk regarding China, and instead fix the blurred and messy security engagement Australia currently has in Solomon Islands.

Despite a lack of continuous government support, Nollywood has become a powerhouse of world cinema. With changes in technology and the introduction of international on-demand platforms, the industry can only expand further.

The relationship between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom is a complex one, characterised by violence and stark disagreement. Now, as Boris Johnson stands by the Northern Ireland Protocol, tensions are mounting once more

This week in Australian foreign affairs: passing of PNG Deputy PM Sam Basil, further sanctions on Russian and Belarusian entities and individuals, joint statement on Afghan women and girls, and more.