Resisting colonial betrayal following Papua New Guinea's independence, Torres Strait Islanders were integral to the bilateral Australia-Papua New Guinea Torres Strait Treaty. On the treaty's 40th anniversary, why is this ignored?

A slippery slide of America into authoritarianism is now fully entrenched. Beyond being empowered to dismantle civil liberties and political rights, electoral integrity, and erode the checks and balances of legislative governance within its borders, America has declared war on its allies.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Wong announces new safety push to protect young Australians; additional humanitarian support for Gaza, Myanmar and Afghan women and girls; Farrell announces new support for Aussie tourism businesses, and more.

The official designation of KIT Batang as a Special Economic Zone (KEK) marks a significant milestone in Central Java's growing economic ties with China. While promising substantial investment inflows, it also calls for careful management to ensure sustainable development and local benefits

The choices Australians make in this year’s federal election will define Australia’s role in protecting human dignity, fostering global stability, and critically, securing our future.  

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia seeks urgent clarification from U.S. over research funding freeze and foreign interference concerns, Albanese reaffirms Australia’s […]

The world has marked International Women's Day at a time when it seems decades of gender equality efforts are up in smoke. The Australian Government finally released their report on the implementation of Australia's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, years behind schedule. Two leading experts provide us with a breakdown on the report and how Australia has been faring with its implementation.

The recent Los Angeles fires warrant the importance of climate change prevention. With polices shifts under the new Trump Administration, Australia needs to […]

By investing in key UN institutional mechanisms, Australia can contribute to upholding the rules-based order of the law of the sea and enhancing the ecological security of our oceans, leading to a more sustainable and secure Indo-Pacific region.

A key question thrown up by President Trump’s recent dealings with Ukraine is “where do we go from here for European security?” The American abandonment of Ukraine should not be surprising. This war had to be brought to a close—although Trump’s actions have been undiplomatic and bordering on bizarre. Are there ideas from the late 1980s and early 90s that can be considered today? 

Europe faces an undeniable shift in its security landscape. While NATO remains crucial, increasing European defence spending and calls for greater autonomy from significant EU leaders signal a shift toward a more self-sufficient security framework. The EU has evolved from an economic organisation at its conception into a political organisation, it could evolve again to include a military organisation.