As the conflict in Ukraine continues, the European Union’s response to the arrival of Ukrainian asylum seekers has come under increasing scrutiny given its contrast with the 2015 Syrian asylum crisis. Does the more welcoming reception of Ukrainian asylum seekers mark a progressive turning point in EU asylum governance, or should we expect more of the same in the future?

Given the continued relevance of neoliberal economic policy in India, it becomes imperative to investigate the domestic roots of such ideas. Aditya Balasubramanian's new book is a well-researched account of the early Indian proponents of an open economy.

Walter G. Johnson, JD, is a PhD scholar at the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) at the Australian National University. Johnson’s […]

The contested history of the partition of India, and ultimately Pakistan's formation, is divulged in this book. Issues arise from the authors' alignment with the Hindutva cause. 

Stopping Ukrainian grain exports once more is Vladimir Putin’s cynical attempt to stay relevant as a global player and to present himself as a saviour. Leaders in the Global South are beginning to despair.

The future of Africa and the Commonwealth may be inextricably linked, with development the key focus for both. However, Russia’s presence on the continent, with its Wagner Group forces, are likely to disrupt necessary development.

The Russian Mutiny in June by the Wagner Group was mitigated at the last minute by Alexander Lukashenko. While the future of Yevgeny Prigozhin and Wagner may yet be uncertain, its survival will guarantee that unnecessary violence and bloodshed will continue. 

The prior political experience of 2024 Indonesian presidential election candidate Ganjar Pranowo illustrates a strong pro-China lean for Indonesia if he is elected. Leading the largest party, his chances of success are considerable. 

It took Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to illustrate the strategic mistake of Russian gas dependence in the EU. Forced to reevaluate its energy strategy, the EU has shown that it can be resilient and also that renewables can work.

Antarctica in the imminent decades is projected to become a region of rising tensions and disputes. It is imperative that Australia increasingly invests in Antarctic environmental security, both domestically and internationally.

Recent rulings by the Nepalese Supreme Court demonstrate the increasingly progressive society for sexual minorities in the high mountain country. While the current government continues to fight these orders, Nepal has quietly become known as a friendly destination for non-binary genders.