A trade war is not in Australia's interests. It can do more to clarify what the dispute between the US and China is about.

Australia's security environment is becoming more complex, with a blurring of lines between domestic national security and international security issues.

In an uncertain geostrategic era, Australia should continue to strengthen its alliance with the US without putting all its eggs in one basket.

What does it mean for a state to allow a woman to embody it in international relations? Who gets trusted to represent states, and how do we get to parity in representation?

Russia seeks to create a favourable environment for the domestic development of the Russian people. That means building peace and friendly mutually-beneficial cooperation with other countries.

There is undisputed evidence of what is going on inside North Korea. Threats of nuclear proliferation should not relegate human rights to the wayside.

The question for liberal democracies is how to channel populist energy into more democratic and inclusive forums.

Patterns of dominance in international law mean that certain national or regional approaches have played a disproportionate role in defining what counts as the neutral international law approach. 

Australia's region is facing mounting maritime tensions. This tells us much about the fraying of international order and the capacity of international law to deal with maritime disputes.

Conflict has caused great damage to Syria’s ruins and monuments. While reconstruction is an enormous project, it would create employment opportunities for deprived Syrians.