The recent killing of Islamic State leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is indeed cause for celebration, however, leadership decapitation does not guarantee total defeat of the organisation. Kiriloi M. Ingram explores the number of dynamics which impact the potential for Islamic State to survive its current predicament.

The Lebanese protests have made significant ground and are sophisticated in nature. However, they also risk opening some of Lebanon’s old historical wounds.

Australia is spending less on diplomacy than ever before – and its influence is suffering as a result

Turkey’s incursions into Syria have been widely criticised, but Turkey justifies them as self-defence measures. These incursions are also indicative of wider international interests and a long history of Kurds being marginalised.

Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party face three significant obstacles in their efforts to be re-elected, though none of these problems rule them out as potential victors.

The scandal surrounding South Korea's short-lived justice minister, Cho Guk, has brought to light the deeper sentiments of ordinary Koreans that only the rich and powerful can succeed. It also raises deeper questions regarding the efficacy of Korean politics and whether the entire political system may be broken.

Chile’s refusal to host the APEC and COP-25 summits is indicative of wider systemic issues plaguing the Latin American country.

Good governance principles associated with democracy and liberalism are facing significant challenges in Southeast Asia, especially given the rise of right-wing populist movements.

New revelations have emerged at a blistering pace in the Congressional impeachment inquiry.  Trump is unlikely to be removed from office but will emerge with significant political damage.

The Thai king has sacked his consort and other palace officials. What looks like palace intrigue may be part of an attempt to centralise power around the throne.