The Durand Line Impasse: The Two Talibans And Pakistan By Sachin Khunte — Fresh perspective 07 June 2022Kabul and Islamabad have a complex history. Almost a year on from the Taliban assuming control of Afghanistan, a longstanding border dispute threatens to reignite tensions. Read More
Putin Doesn’t Combat Nazism, He Cultivates It By Fiona Ballentine — Fresh perspective and Editors' Picks 01 June 2022As Russian soldiers marched into Ukraine, the question on everyone’s mind was: ‘What does Putin hope to achieve with such a massive invasion?’ Of the many fanciful distortions manufactured as justification, the pressing need for Ukraine’s “de-Nazification” is the most ludicrous. Read More
Ukraine's Controversial Participation History at Eurovision By Sarah Jenkins — Fresh perspective 16 May 2022Winning on its second attempt, and never failing to qualify, Ukraine is Eurovision’s golden child. However, Ukraine’s participation has never been without controversy, and 2022 is no exception. Read More
Foreign Policy Should Matter to Young Australian Voters By Dominic Simonelli — Fresh perspective 13 May 2022Recent global events have plastered Australia’s foreign policy on the front page of newspapers. Young Australian voters should take notice. Read More
A Fable for the Solomon Islands By Shaun Cameron and Sebastian Westley — Fresh perspective 29 April 2022Debate rages on Solomon Islands-China security pact and its implications for regional security. Why did Solomon Islands turn to China? Read More
Treating the Symptoms Not the Disease: Issues in Contemporary Counter-Piracy Measures By Jack Treston — Fresh perspective 27 April 2022Modern piracy constitutes a real threat to maritime trade, security, and the global economy. Current anti-piracy measures are outdated and ineffective in combating this issue. Read More
The Russia-Ukraine Crisis and its Implications for China By Albin Thomas — Fresh perspective 22 April 2022Any crisis in the world affects China. The Chinese response to the Ukraine crisis has great significance. Read More
Plan B: A View From Inside Ukraine By Tamara Lobzina — Fresh perspective 21 April 2022Daybreak on 24 February brought with it Russian bombs and a choice for each of the 40 million Ukrainians. Here's but one of them. Read More
Freedom Convoys: The Spread of Misinformation Across Borders By Arushi Ganguly — Fresh perspective 03 March 2022“Freedom Convoys” have evolved from a small resistance movement in Canada to a global anti-vaccination phenomenon. This is yet another wake-up call for governments to strengthen social media oversight and prevent the spread of misinformation. Read More
Identities of the Female Terrorist: Perceptions of Women in Extremism By Olivia Norton — Fresh perspective 03 March 2022Women have long been involved in extremist movements. Yet, counter-terrorist policy continues to underestimate the threat of female terrorists, with misogynistic representations defining the way these women are viewed. Read More