Laser weapons are beginning to be seriously considered in US defence forces planning. After a slow start, they may soon begin appearing as […]

New laws passed earlier this year by the Cambodian government make it far easier to dissolve political parties should their leaders be convicted of […]

It is just over a year since the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade adopted a ‘Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment’ strategy. However, international […]

There is clearly a demand for the histories of Australians’ experiences in war. In 2015 we observed the centenary of Gallipoli and the […]

After worrying delays, Indonesian President Widodo has finally met with Prime Minister Turnbull in Sydney. In spite of the countries’ past animosities, Australia-Indonesia […]

This week, Russia again used its veto to protect Syria from UN Security Council chemical weapons sanctions. While Russia’s involvement in Aleppo has […]

Trump’s plans for a southern border wall with Mexico are well underway. Meanwhile, the US Border and Customs Protection Agency is being rewarded for its endorsement of the president […]

Last week, a major global trade deal, the Trade Facilitation Agreement, came into effect with barely a headline. […]

Citing the rise of strident nationalism globally and President Trump’s disturbing comments on nuclear proliferation, this year atomic scientists moved the Doomsday Clock […]

Trade Minister Steven Ciobo’s recent visit to China confirmed the end of efforts to revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The question is whether China […]