Even before Trump’s return to power, Australia has been building stronger mini-groupings and bilateral ties in the region.
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This begins with an honest recognition of the changing direction of US policy, stated plainly and directly to the Australian people.
The Trump administration is likely hoping the US can be less involved in the Middle East after this war, if it results in a different Iran.
Iran’s authorities have moved fast to show they are still in charge. But selecting a new supreme leader may take some time.
By using its drone and missile arsenal on its neighbours, Iran is telling the region, and the world, the regime will not go quietly.
Daily compliance of international law remains the norm. Violations do occur – sometimes brazenly – but they are exceptions.
A public uprising might not be enough to topple a deeply entrenched political system backed by armed paramilitary groups.
Khamenei will largely be remembered for the profound weakness his leadership brought the Islamic Republic.
The son of the former shah believes he can bring democracy to Iran. Iranians have heard similar promises before.
According to the world’s largest study of casualties from these hidden weapons, women were much more likely to die from their injuries than men.
The Soviets came to Cuba’s aid in the 1960s. It remains to be seen whether Russia can do the same now.
Central to the debate is whether the phrases are expressions of Palestinian self-determination, or a threat of violence against Jews.
UNESCO has been far too cautious over Gaza. This allows the destruction of historical sites to be treated as regrettable collateral damage, instead of a crime.
The scandal is not only putting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, it’s undermining trust in British government and institutions more broadly.
Israel’s actions are forcing Palestinians out of their lands at an unprecedented rate.
Some women and children will return independently, making it harder for authorities to manage the process..
The new Japanese leader is boosting defence spending, strengthening the military and even potentially revising Japan’s pacifist constitution.
More than 40 progressive lawmakers could be barred from politics for life, but the election results show support for pro-democracy parties remains high.
Thousands of people from Indonesia, China and Africa are waiting for help to return home, but the process has been slow and many are increasingly desperate.
Improving living standards in a country with a rapidly shrinking workforce and ageing population will test Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s political skills.
Top contributors
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Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University
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Adjunct Senior Fellow, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in International Studies in the School of Society and Culture, Adelaide University
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Research Fellow, Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University
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Associate Professor in International Relations, UNSW
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Associate Professor (Law), Edith Cowan University
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Lecturer, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Professor, Defence and Security Institute, The University of Western Australia; UNSW
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Professor of International Law, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer
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Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University
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Associate Professor (Adj), Griffith Asia Institute; and Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
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Director of Research, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
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Malcolm Smith Professor of Asian Law and Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, The University of Melbourne