The explosion in Beirut, Lebanon was truly a shocking and tragic event. Though unprecedented, it must not have been unexpected as the government seems to have been aware of its possibility.

Quantitative easing has long been a critical means of responding to economic crisis.  In May, Germany’s Constitutional Court declared the European Central Bank’s quantitative easing program was illegal.

On paper, it appears that China has the means to forcibly reintegrate Taiwan.  However, there remain several very real obstacles in Beijing's way should it attempt to do so.

Following the Black Death, a cultural Renaissance allowed for a complete reconstitution of all known aesthetic conventions. When contemplating a post-COVID Renaissance, we should strive toward refinement rather than reconstruction.

Bangladesh has seen a surge in Islamic radicalisation in the COVID-19 period as more terrorist organisations take to the internet to propagate their cause. Surprisingly, it is the urban, educated youths that are most drawn to militancy.

Proximity matters, and so too do acute political and socioeconomic inequalities. These are the twin premises of this fascinating collection of essays on Australia’s borderland with Papua New Guinea and Indonesia in Torres Strait.

Religiosity and religious diversity are core elements of Singapore’s national identity.  To address societal instability, political dissent, religious extremism, and violence, Singapore has transformed the concept of “religious harmony” into a constitutional norm.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: a Five Eyes statement on Hong Kong, Australia-New Zealand Foreign Minister Consultations, the Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement, and more.

As China seeks to dominate the island chains in the Western Pacific, the Taiwan Crisis stands in its way. For China to take full control of these island chains, it must first seize Taiwan, the "breakaway province," either through political influence or by military invasion.

The climate crisis has contributed to every environmental disaster Australia has faced in recent years. The Australian government now faces legal repercussions for its lack of action on climate change.