Donald Trump is now having his lead whither before him as the fresh and young face of Kamala Harris steps forward for the Democrats. It is Trump’s to lose, and any continuation of current tactics are unlikely to be unhelpful.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Marles and Keough attend the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference in Western Australia; Wong responds to Israeli settler violence in the West Bank; Conroy congratulates Australian Olympians heading to Paris; O'Neil responds to CrowdStrike IT outage, and more.

The book deals with “The China-Australia Migration Corridor,” the largest and longest established of China-Australia flows. It provides valuable information for both students of migration from China, and specifically to Australia, as well as those studying migration studies more generally.

The African National Congress lost its majority for the first time when South Africans went to the polls in April. What does the formation of a Government of National Unity tell us about South Africa after 30 years of democracy?

Although often dismissed as fringe beliefs, conspiracies are deeply rooted in the opaque and complex nature of international politics. Structural dynamics and cognitive biases challenge the interpretation of global actions, revealing why such theories persistently resonate.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: King Charles announces plan to visit Australia; Albanese responds to attempt on Donald Trump's life; Marles Joins new Defence Minister in UK; Commemoration of 10 years since downing of MH17; Wong announces new Indo-Pacific Braodcasting Strategy, and more.

Terrorism deeply undermines human dignity and stability by targeting the psychological and moral underpinnings of societies, aiming to manipulate perceptions and actions through fear to achieve specific ideological ends. This analysis considers the evolution of ideologies and their role in legitimizing violence within groups by aligning extreme actions with broader political or religious goals.

As the protection status of Syrians has became increasingly less “temporary” in Turkish politics, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan finds himself in a political conundrum. The growing opposition and politicisation of the issue has gradually shrunk his supporter base, and has led to a deepening movement against refugees in the country. 

As the US-led NATO forces withdrew, China stepped into Afghanistan, focusing on exploiting mineral resources, including lithium, crucial for green technologies like electric vehicle batteries. This move has raised geopolitical tensions and also concerns about the ethical trade-offs between economic development and cultural preservation.

The international landscape remains contradictory and fraught for the LGBTQ+ diplomat. Anecdotal experiences underscore broader issues faced by LGBTQ+ diplomats that shape their professional and personal lives abroad.

Dr Masoud Pezeshkian's election as president aligns with Iran's domestic and international priorities. His reformist stance, support from Supreme Leader Khamenei, and experience in politics and medicine make him a pivotal figure in addressing social unrest and international sanctions.