The proposition for Bangladesh and ASEAN to move closer together in partnership, and unity, seems to have stalled. While both sides are eager for Dhaka to join, ASEAN should be wary of importing new challenges, especially given its inability to address ongoing regional hostilities. 

Colin Chapman, former Australian Outlook columnist, world renowned journalist, tv presenter, and author passed away this weekend. He was an erudite and careful thinker whose insights will be deeply missed. 

Despite its remote likelihood anytime soon, a two-state solution is the only practical way of ending the present Israel-Palestine conflict. What is more immediately required by the Australian government, however, is an answer to the growing domestic disunity caused by that conflict.

Indonesia looks to forge stronger bonds with other countries in the Global South, an effort exemplified in its growing bilateral ties with Nigeria. Under President-elect Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia is seeking a prominent role as a leader of the Global South.

The International Criminal Court aspires to hold all leaders accountable for serious international crimes. But thus far, the Court has only been successful in helping dictators punish their political opponents, leading many to ask, what is international justice really for?

The Pacific Islands Forum enteres a new era. The recent meeting of leaders encouraged cooperation, but for Taiwan the conditions are increasing. 

While the on-going Russo-Ukraine war has obvious consequences for East-West relations, the impact of this conflict on Russia’s relations with regional partners is often over-looked. Despite notable successes in rebuilding influence, Russia’s regional leadership is under pressure.

In recent years, mass protests have surged globally, from climate strikes to social justice demonstrations. Notably, the working class in CEE is far less engaged than its Western counterparts.

The persistent debate about NATO's role in the Ukraine conflict centres on Russia's longstanding objection to the alliance's expansion, which Moscow views as a threat. This historical stance is a crucial part of understanding the dynamics of the ongoing conflict, as both sides acknowledge the centrality of Ukraine's potential NATO membership in influencing the invasion and shaping the geopolitical landscape.  

It’s an achievement for Adrian Karatnycky to analyse over three decades of Ukrainian independence and six presidents in 306 pages. Part analysis and part memoir, the author showcases his long-term connection to Ukraine. 

John J. Mearsheimer and Tom Switzer's arguments center on the simple acceptance of Vladimir Putin's rhetoric, which downplays the complexities of Ukraine's stance on NATO. They fail to critically assess the broader geopolitical dynamics, instead aligning closely with Putin's misleading narrative that portrays NATO expansion as a direct threat to Russia.