While the war against Hezbollah and defense against Iran have united Israel, deep societal divisions persist, manifested particularly in the differing responses to the Gaza war. Some prioritise military action to dismantle Hamas for long-term security, while others emphasise the need to end the military operation and negotiate for the release of hostages, reflecting a growing rift over the government’s approach and the nation’s future direction.

Europe made great progress towards a “whole and free” continent during the 35 years until 2007/08, when a cascade of crises occurred, culminating in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Timothy Garten Ash argues that a Ukraine victory would offer the opportunity to renew efforts to create a “whole and free” Europe.  

The economic and social future of Timor-Leste's people is increasingly driven by the need for jobs at home and labour mobility programs abroad. More than simply providing remittances, mobility programs will improve skills and human capital.

Bangladesh has accepted more than a million displaced Rohingya. But now, as economic conditions deteriorate and discontent grows, Dhaka is in a difficult position.

A dangerous humanitarian crisis is deepening in Afghanistan. Australia has a moral obligation to do more to help.

What is unfolding in Xinjiang is the largest detention of an ethnic group since the Holocaust. Australia has a responsibility to increase pressure on Beijing to cease its large-scale human rights abuses of the Uyghur minority.

Consecutive government funding cuts have forced universities to become reliant on international students for funding. As universities restructure in response to COVID-19, both universities and international students are at risk.

The dispute over Australia’s deportation of New Zealand citizens who have been sentenced to prison reflects different approaches to human rights and immigration politics in the two countries.

Forty years since five departments were consolidated to create the Department of Defence, it is now celebrated and divisive politics are long-forgotten. The creation of Home Affairs should too enable a more strategic and integrated approach to public policy.

The new US Secretary of Defense James Matthis this week allayed immediate concerns the US would take military action to deter China in the South China […]

When Austrian singer Conchita Wurst headlined the Mardi Gras afterparty it seemed as though all of Sydney was celebrating. […]