East Asia is increasingly being considered as a region which is a potential crucible for conflict. Even the most optimistic authors recognise that there is the potential for security tensions to develop into more comprehensive kinetic actions.

While Xi Jinping is undeniably powerful, he is also vulnerable.  As China navigates enormous internal and external challenges, the biggest question for Xi is how he will maintain his absolute grip on power and legitimacy in the eyes of the Chinese people.

The second Japan–Australia Economic Ministerial Dialogue was held on 10 January in Melbourne. Before the meeting, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshi Kajiyama described Australia as a key strategic partner for Japan.

Despite having formally left the EU, the UK is still subject to European law until 31 December 2020. What plans does Johnson have for this transition period?

US President Donald Trump’s “peace plan of the century” is not designed to solve the Palestine question and achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, but to legalise Israel’s occupation, expansion, and violations.

While states such as Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia have issued tepid statements of support for the US "peace plan," other states are not so convinced. What will this mean for stability in the region?

Iran's ideology is driven by a need to defend Shiia Islam, with the goal of being recognised and treated as a key player in the regional political, cultural, economic, and security architecture. 

Russia and China have waged a decade-long campaign to dismantle the global human rights order.

Vogel offers a holistic and historical perspective on the relationship between China and Japan. This perspective forms a useful basis to examine the state of modern Sino-Japanese relations.

While trying to avoid possible misconceptions and operational biases, what would be the possible actions of Iran in the coming months after President Donald Trump’s high-risk assassination of Soleimani?