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03 Apr 2025
Resisting colonial betrayal following Papua New Guinea's independence, Torres Strait Islanders were integral to the bilateral Australia-Papua New Guinea Torres
19 Mar 2025
To secure a prosperous future, Australia must address capital allocation within its economy, orienting to revitalise its domestic manufacturing industry.
14 Mar 2025
Historically, Washington viewed BRICS as a fragmented bloc with limited geopolitical weight. However, the group’s recent expansion and efforts to
14 Mar 2025
The political dynamics between Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are not just a tale of two leaders; they represent
14 Mar 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Julie Bishop faces calls for a U.N. investigation over alleged conflicts of interest linked
12 Mar 2025
The world has marked International Women's Day at a time when it seems decades of gender equality efforts are up
12 Mar 2025
This article analyses the initial post-independence UK-Pakistan relationship through a decolonial lens and makes comparisons with recent developments. The importance
11 Mar 2025
The results of the German federal elections held on 28 February 2025 were quickly clear to everyone; now the traditionally
11 Mar 2025
Sharing disaster lessons plays a crucial role in strengthening resilience across Indo-Pacific countries. It fosters unity and collaboration, promoting international
07 Mar 2025
In the beginning, there was the state—conceived in masculine metaphor. The nation as father, as protector, as sovereign force. This
07 Mar 2025
The Indo-Pacific faces significant maritime challenges, and the solutions to that problem are undermined by insufficient maritime domain awareness (MDA)
07 Mar 2025
2025 is shaping up to be yet another huge year for technology and geopolitics. AI has so much hype, it
07 Mar 2025
The recent Los Angeles fires warrant the importance of climate change prevention. With polices shifts under the new Trump Administration,
07 Mar 2025
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese reaffirms Australia’s support for Ukraine; Farrel appoints Paul Grimes as CEO of Austrade;
05 Mar 2025
By investing in key UN institutional mechanisms, Australia can contribute to upholding the rules-based order of the law of the
05 Mar 2025
As states continue exploring options for the reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement, the EU’s proposal to establish a Multilateral Investment
04 Mar 2025
Mixed Fortunes by Paul Tilley delves into our past successes – which are few and far between – and failures
03 Mar 2025
A key question thrown up by President Trump’s recent dealings with Ukraine is “where do we go from here for
03 Mar 2025
Strategic media engagement is a crucial yet often overlooked tool for fostering collaboration in maritime issues. One of the key
28 Feb 2025
China's unprecedented naval drills in the Tasman Sea signal a bold shift in its military strategy. Timed with US Indo-Pacific
28 Feb 2025
This week in Australian foreign Affairs: Australia reaffirmed support for Ukraine on the war’s third anniversary, imposing new sanctions on
27 Feb 2025
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s meeting with President Donald Trump on 7 February proved to be a historic event, highlighting the
25 Feb 2025
India may be a rising power, but its smaller neighbours outperform it on a range of indicators.    Since President Donald
24 Feb 2025
The Los Angeles Wildfires, like similar events in other countries, including Greece, reveal the urgency of immediate action to reduce
24 Feb 2025
Australian beef and lamb are pivotal to Japan’s growing Muslim-friendly tourism industry, driven by the increasing demand for halal-certified products.
21 Feb 2025
Syria’s post-conflict recovery is at risk without its new regime re-establishing human rights and applying them.  The United Nations is
21 Feb 2025
The Australian Government’s new International Gender Equality Strategy reaffirms its commitment to advancing gender equality as a core element of
20 Feb 2025
The enduring influence of shamanism in South Korean politics, reflected in Squid Game's portrayal of Seon-Nyeo, reveals deeper tensions between
20 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump’s renewed crackdown on undocumented immigration may appease his base, but will it accomplish anything? Donald Trump campaigned
19 Feb 2025
China's warnings about telecom fraud abroad contrast sharply with the growing involvement of Chinese nationals in illegal activities across Indonesia,
17 Feb 2025
Russia’s newly legalised cryptocurrency sector is an attempt to challenge the US dollar and evade sanctions. However, it could also
17 Feb 2025
Mosul’s residents overwhelmingly support heritage restoration, seeing it as a path to peace and reconciliation. However, international efforts must balance