The UK’s relationship with the rest of Europe is a real and important issue, but behind all that there is a toxicity at work on both sides of the “Brexit divide”. A small anti-EU minority laid the fuse, but the rest of the public proved highly combustible.

Taiwan will continue to maintain international relevance with or without formal diplomatic recognition. But this requires creative actions by Taiwan to deepen unofficial relations with non-recognising states like the United States and Australia.

Does Scott Morrison's Lowy Speech mark a clear step towards Trumpism?

One may refer to the Tiananmen Square incident as an ideological battle. If we compare this to the current state of Hong Kong, Chinese ideology appears to take the back seat to China’s desire for unification 

Domestic tension and external provocation seems particularly dangerous given that who will rule Georgia in the years that follow is currently at stake.

We are flying blind on right-wing extremism in Australia. We need a better way of monitoring and tracking far-right forums, social networks and the links between far-right individuals through their histories of travel and extremist communications.

Australia is a country with considerable, if under-utilised, reserves of soft power – the ability to achieve influence internationally via attraction rather than compulsion.

Solomon Islands recognition of China increases risks of local conflict and challenges for donors

The odds of Trump being impeached are uncertain. But the impeachment inquiry will lead to political turmoil. 

Australia’s High Commissioners to Solomon Islands and Samoa discuss diplomacy in the Pacific