A Genocide Emergency Alert has been called for the conflict in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. Australia must stand at the forefront of collaboration in stopping atrocities.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is not yet recognised internationally. Until this happens and the international community convenes a regional peacebuilding forum, the scars of war will continue to dominate regional state-building efforts.

The race for space-based solar power is underway between China and the United States. Great power competition has now transcended to space.

The escalation of Russia’s war against Ukraine has directly impacted international cooperation in the Arctic. After three decades of cooperation, Arctic governance is now de facto fragmented into two parts: Russia and the Western Arctic.

President Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, hosted what has been said to feel “like the first global summit of a second cold war.” Both its official outcomes and events that occurred on the sidelines are noteworthy.

Following the recent 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, China will likely accelerate efforts to transform the rules-based world order in its favour. But, according to Elizabeth Economy, it is not clear how successful these efforts will be.

Tackling climate change and improving access to safe sanitation are two of the defining challenges of the 21st century but are rarely considered together. Successful adaptation requires joined up action and better use of climate finance for sanitation.

What do toilets and war have in common? For Vladimir Putin, the trivialities of life in the frontlines reveal a more tragic conclusion for his looting troops: things are not well in Russia.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese attends the G20 and ASEAN-Australia Summit; Wong delivers Whitlam Oration; Conroy on COP27; and more.

Beijing has expressed grave concerns and strong actions against AUKUS thus far. One can expect significant tensions between China and the AUKUS countries ahead.