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.

Tensions on the India-Nepal border are high, and the pandemic has limited opportunities to work toward a resolution. In this context, a seemingly genuine request that Nepali citizens refrain from illegally entering Indian-claimed territory may be seen as attempt at intimidation. 

The decision to suspend Australia’s extradition treaty with Hong Kong is in compliance with international law. It is also a prudent move to protect the national interest.

India and the nations of the South Pacific have long engaged in meaningful bilateral and multilateral relationships. With the re-introduction of the Indo-Pacific as a geostrategic reality, it becomes all the more important for India to expand its relations with the island nations of this region.

With flights grounded and Australia’s borders shut, Qantas has retired its final Boeing 747 several months earlier than initially planned.  The jumbo jet was pivotal in reducing Australia’s tyranny of distance.

Women outnumber men at every level of education in Myanmar. Yet even with high levels of educational attainment, women in Myanmar remain economically repressed and politically underrepresented.

It is worthwhile to understand the history of political theory in order to understand the role of police. Police are a central foundation of modern societies, and their absence may enable anarchy. 

Hun Manet looks set to become heir apparent to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. With Cambodia's democratic future hanging in the balance, many questions arise about the future of the prime ministership. 

Europe must assert its influence in the western Balkans to reduce the leverage of regional authoritarian powers. A more active presence in the region would advance the European Union's objective for a free and  peaceful Europe.

The challenges presented by COVID-19 will have vast and unprecedented effects on the Indo-Pacific region. The Morrison government must act on its commitment to supporting development in the region by reinforcing existing aid policies and leveraging Australia's status in regional multilateral organisations.