In this interview, Mr John West discusses the future of Asia in the 21st century with AIIA WA's Flavia Bellieni Zimmermann.

India’s masculine prime minister formulates policy based on polarisation and Pakistan-bashing. The result is that protecting cows, constructing temples and showing Pakistan who is the bigger man are the real “Made in India” products.

While the trigger of last Thursday’s tanker attacks is more than likely Iran, culpability for the wider state of affairs remains squarely in Washington. Further, since limited reprisal strikes will not resolve this crisis but only harden Iran's resolve, Washington should work to rebuild trust with Tehran.

Australia’s record as a reliable partner for the United States and distance from Iran gives it a valuable opportunity to speak as a responsible international player.

On 20 June the candidates for Britain’s next prime minister were whittled down to only two contenders. While Boris Johnson, the likely next leader of Britain, over-promises on Brexit, he is backed the Australian Sir Lynton Crosby who is buffering his most buffoon-like behaviour.

The Hong Kong protests could lead to a fundamental breakthrough in the near future. While previous protests have not produced major results, the difference this time is that the international community is offering more than lip service.

Marriage equality and the death penalty for gays frequently receive the attention of the international media. Yet these two issues fail to capture wider concerns regarding LGBTIQ rights.

The mistreatment of Europe’s largest ethnic minority deserves action, both to uphold justice and equality and to mitigate damage to societies across the continent.

The India-Pakistan cricket clash on 16 June was caught up in the geopolitical tensions between the two nations.

In this episode of the Dyason House Podcast, we sit down with Professor Craig Jeffrey, Director of the Australia India Institute, to discuss some of the challenges facing youth in India, the surprising innovations employed to overcome them, and the social phenomenon of "time-pass."