Should foreign ISIS fighters captured in Syria should be tried by the ICC, given the refusal of their home states to repatriate them?

Despite the lip-service, to what extent is Australia genuinely concerned for the welfare and prosperity of our “Pacific Family?”

Once known as the last jewel of the fading British Empire, Hong Kong’s democratic future has been cast into doubt by over three months of ceaseless protests.

Turnbull’s Cyber Security Strategy was an underfunded and uncertain response to an increasingly complex problem: cyberattack and online interference. Morrison’s 2022 Strategy needs a cradle-to-grave investment in digital literacy to protect Australia’s national interests moving forward.

Most Australians do not see opportunity in Thailand beyond the beaches of Phuket. However, we should recognise Thailand as a modern Asian tiger, and prioritise it for trade efforts and investment.

One may refer to the Tiananmen Square incident as an ideological battle. If we compare this to the current state of Hong Kong, Chinese ideology appears to take the back seat to China’s desire for unification 

Civil military integration in China predated Xi Jinping. Understanding this is crucial for effective management of the Sino-US relationship. 

China is turning to science and technology diplomacy to win over one of its most distant partners.

In spite of Australia emphasising its need to engage with the Asia Pacific, its digital engagement with ASEAN should be addressed, as it could develop e-commerce potential. 

Trade between Australia and ASEAN member states is underdeveloped. But there are potential solutions to remedy significant soft trade barriers between ASEAN and Australia.