British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent deal over Northern Ireland received a favourable reception in most quarters. The acknowledgement that the Windsor Framework puts Northern Ireland in an “unbelievably special position,” however, has raised the ire of Scottish nationalists.

African nations are watching Russia's war in Ukraine closely. While they may not agree with Vladimir Putin's rationale for the invasion, they're stance on the International Criminal Court (ICC) puts them decidedly against Putin's arrest. 

Framing the Sino-Russia “axis” narrative in terms of which power wears the pants is not all that helpful, nor is lamenting the end of the international world order as we know it. Yet Australia’s Xi-Putin Summit coverage did just that.

Has the 2022 Supreme Court ruling overturning abortion rights led to abortion-driven foot voting away from “red” Republican states? The answer is complicated. 

Russian is well known for employing hybrid warfare tactics, including the use of lawfare to achieve its aims. Those same tactics are now being used by Ukraine in its pursuit of global sanctions against Putin. 

Digital devices have transformed family life. For high remittance countries like the Philippines this can be both a blessing and a problem, particularly if the government continues to seek development through the transnational employment efforts of its citizens. 

In the evolving Indo-Pacific landscape, Bangladesh's strategic survival depends on the deft navigation of the heightened rivalry between the United States and China. Focusing on the economic realm of an Indo-Pacific partnership will allow Bangladesh to grow its economic relationship while avoiding being bogged in the great power struggle.

Even without an official name or recognition, public diplomacy has actively contributed to Vietnam’s nation branding by engaging with both domestic and international publics. In this branding, Vietnam's fast and efficient response to Covid-19 and its active diplomatic agenda have been prominent.

The US response to the International Criminal Court (ICC or Court) prosecution of Russian war crimes reveals the contortions of long-held and selective reasoning on international legal obligations. Choosing to support longstanding policy may ultimately end in a win for Russian aggression. 

The growing partnership between Canberra and New Delhi will be a boon for both countries. For Australia, a burgeoning Indian economy and middle class hold many opportunities for future investment and economic development.