The European Union is slowly cutting off Russia’s lifeline. For Ukraine it may be too little, too late.

COVID-19 has made it even more difficult for developing countries to offer humanitarian assistance. Given these circumstances, the response of Bangladesh to the Rohingya crisis has been exemplary.

Young women are feeling empowered to raise awareness of sexual harassment since the unfolding of the #MeToo movement. While this has resulted in more willingness to partake in political conversations, for some, their voices and experiences are still unheard.

Southeast Asia has taken active strides towards human rights and democracy. But lost in this shift is the ongoing discrimination and violence against LGBTIQ+ persons in the region.

The West and China continue to exert influence over the Pacific region. But discussions of Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are increasingly patronising, framing them as vulnerable, and omitting their agency.

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will be held in Rwanda from June 20. Anthony Albanese’s decision not to attend has raised some eyebrows.

This week the U.S. House select committee heard testimony on the January 6 insurrection attempt. Though the evidence was damning, Biden remains in a difficult position.

The American news cycle is once more dominated by mass shootings. But despite a Democrat president and control of Congress, gun reform remains a pipe dream.

The Federal Government is already arriving late to the international table. Regulation of AI needs to be prioritised and inaction is not an option.

Russia and Myanmar are both run by strongmen who have judged that overwhelming violence can beat their opponents into submission. Responding to their aggression, and supporting democratic voices to prevail, requires careful attention to the values we hold.