Young Australian voters should care about foreign policy

Rather than being an afterthought at the ballot box, young voters should demand well-crafted foreign policy that’s fit for purpose in building a safe, prosperous and democratic world.

Fractured domestic politics hamstrings US foreign policy

American foreign policy has been weakened by the deeply divided partisan forces on its domestic scene, not least in its timid reaction to Russia’s belligerence in Ukraine.

Lessons learned from the Manchurian crisis

Australia’s muted reaction to Japan’s invasion of Manchuria 90 years ago mirrors the current policy towards China’s aggression against its neighbours in its balance of economic self-interest against the need to contain a voracious opponent.