Base Towns investigates the emergence of anti-US military movements across East Asia. The author's study highlights significant local differences, offering new insights into the dynamics of base politics and social movements.

The first Pacific Banking Forum in July 2024 sought to enhance banking relationships in the Pacific but faced challenges, notably excluding Chinese participants. Efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese banking influence in the region are complicated by the significant economic ties between Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and China, highlighting the strategic and economic dilemmas inherent in shaping regional banking policies.

Against the backdrop of growing international conflict, not only is the need for peace growing ever more important, but the very ways we […]

North Korean escapee arrivals to South Korea are at their lowest in over two decades, and they continue to face challenges with integrating into their new home. However, rising numbers of success stories prove the remarkable resilience and adaptability of this unique population.  

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.