In the beginning, there was the state—conceived in masculine metaphor. The nation as father, as protector, as sovereign force. This
Europe faces an undeniable shift in its security landscape. While NATO remains crucial, increasing European defence spending and calls for
The semiconductor dynamic between China and Taiwan operates within a three-tier paradigm encompassing cultural, military, and techno-economic dimensions. Taiwan’s export-driven,
Ukraine’s e-governance platform, “Diia,” has proven essential during the war, showcasing the power of digital innovation and resilience. Australia can
With China’s rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) expansion squeezing global markets and Donald Trump’s tariff threats looming, Western automakers face mounting
Disinformation threatens Australian democratic processes. The failure of the proposed Disinformation and Misinformation bill highlights the urgent need for balanced
Australia’s proposed social media ban for those under 16 aims to protect youth mental health but risks unintended consequences. International
Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitious foreign policy agenda—ranging from amending Article 9 and proposing an Asian NATO framework to strengthening the Japan-US
The Pacific is, as former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison described in 2018, a region where “we have special responsibilities”
Conflicts across the globe illustrate the devastating humanitarian consequences when urban areas become theatres of war. The use of explosive
The gradual withdrawal of the Saudi-led coalition from Yemen and a diplomatic rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran suggest a
South Korea’s traditionally family-run conglomerates, the chaebols, play a key role in the development and implementation of national derisking policy.