Many of Australia's foreign policy successes can be traced back to the milestone merging of the Departments of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Trade 30 years ago this week.

After political unrest, a constitutional crisis and months of protests, Venezuela's president is trying to rewrite the constitution. But while constitutional change seems inevitable, it is unlikely that it will quash the unrest.

Thirty years since the end of the Cold War, tensions between Russia and the West are running high against the background of Syria, Ukraine and cyber attack allegations. But caution needs to be taken against new militant Cold Warriors.

Sixty-five years on, there are still lessons for contemporary Egypt arising from the removal of the monarchy, and the rise to power of Gamal Abdel Nasser.

India’s security structure is plagued by shortcomings when it comes to coordinating its substantial capabilities. If it is to live up to its rising political […]

It may have been lost in the hype, but a major new initiative to support women's economic development was launched at the G20 Summit in Hamburg and the Trump family had a lot to do with its success.  

Almost seven months into Donald Trump's presidency, the president is losing "bigly" on the world stage. According to polling by the Pew Research Centre, belief in the US' ability to lead in world affairs is at an all-time low.  

Last month's UK general election upended many of the assumptions previously made about UK politics. Now, the focus is on what it will mean for Brexit's trajectory and, closer to home, what it will mean for Australia-UK and Australia-EU relations.  

After three years, Iraqi government forces have liberated Mosul from ISIS control. As the community begins to heal, it is Iraq's female parliamentarians who are leading the efforts to rebuild.  

Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, and the countries of the Southwest Pacific have seen their fare share in recent years. We need to engage with local businesses to help prepare for the next disaster.