As regional cohesion falters under the weight of US-China great power competition, territorial disputes in the South China Sea and

Although the South China Sea dispute mainly involves China and some ASEAN countries, the United States has played an important

Since 2009, Australian maritime security policy has rested on four interlocking pillars: practical engagement with Indo‑Pacific partners; regional defence cooperation

What the first month has revealed is a war producing outcomes directly contrary to its stated objectives. The strikes have

Indonesia is advancing a digital downstreaming strategy that extends beyond raw mineral processing. Recognising that building an advanced fabrication plant

Middle Eastern crises have long acted as external audits of ASEAN’s economic model. From the 1973 embargo to current instability

Australia and the European Union (EU) signed a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 24 March 2026. This, along with a new Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) agreement, contributes to a partnership that according to President of

Australia’s world-first ban on social media for children under 16 years of age has prompted governments worldwide, including in the European Union,

The Iran war should become a turning point for Australia’s approach to Economic Resilience. The creation of a federal Office

A much-publicised speech by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, as well as his recent visit to Australia, have highlighted the need for joint leadership by middle powers in a volatile world of

Great powers increasingly expect alignment not only in military affairs but also across diplomacy, technology, supply chains, and public signalling.

The case for teaching Indonesian in Australian schools has never been stronger. Yet enrolments have rarely been lower. A group