Sovereign borders are becoming increasingly porous due to the rising tides of migration and globalisation. This is contributing to renewed waves of populism across liberal democracies.

Indonesia’s democracy is facing threats of nativism and populism in the upcoming elections in April.

The IPSA World Congress in Brisbane focused on boundaries in a multi-dimensional context.

At a time when hypermasculine figures dominate the world stage, it’s not possible to be sanguine about equality. A sustained and active effort is required to roll back sexism.

There is a much higher chance of a major power war in Asia than most people presume. Asia is in the throes of a crisis slide: a period where there is potential for strategic crisis.

Alleged misuse of personal data to influence political events has led to calls for transnational data protection laws.

Tensions between the old desire for territorial sovereignty and the current sense of crisis that is driving states to cooperate will have implications for the survival of the rules-based international order and the human rights values it upholds.

Rapid globalisation and the proliferation of non-state actors has significantly changed the world landscape and this should be reflected in our understanding of the concept of nation-state and the modern global system.

Up to 40% of seafood worldwide is sourced illegally. Coordination between conservation societies, governments and industry is needed to prevent overfishing and fight climate change.

The Singapore summit outcome is symptomatic of the underlying problem with the current US administration: a lack of coordination with historical alliance relationships. This does not bode well for the security of the region.