The third article in a three-part series on the formulation of Australia’s firearms policy; the power of pro-gun interests has the potential to pervert our political conversation the way it has done in the US. In Australia, cool heads must prevail. Read More
Donald Trump crafted his leadership style long before striding into the oval office. Beyond his brash in-your-face style, the former businessman commands leadership traits that can serve those in public service just as well. Read More
The sudden and rapid collapse of US foreign policy administrative infrastructure has left Australia particularly exposed, leaving our diplomats scratching their heads about what to do. Read More
Australia's policy interests with the United States are already stabilising, despite what the commentariat suggest about state of the alliance, says former Ambassador to Washington Kim Beazley. Trump's lack of policy nous can be a positive, if the PM can engage him in meaningful dialogue. Read More
The Pentagon has intervened to reverse a White House order that, briefly, blocked Australia from filling US positions in its acquisition program of naval and aircraft technology. Read More
Neo-nationalism is colliding with the new social world at a staggering pace. Malcolm Turnbull might have hoped to share a common understanding with the new US President, but has never been shy to give as good as he gets. Read More
Trump and Brexit are isolated bumps on the road to full globalisation, if optimists in the business community are to be believed. But can liberalisation continue as normal in the face of voter backlash? Read More
The Canberra "beltway" needs more intelligence on what Australians are thinking, says the new DFAT head. As the forces of protectionism rally, she pondered the declining public trust in governments and foreign policy. Read More
The tribes are restless and on the march. They want government to deliver for them and are now ruthless in demanding the system works for them, not the elites. Read More
An optimistic Malcolm Turnbull seems to be the only one who believes international relations under Trump will be business as usual. It's anyone's guess what US foreign policy will look like, but there are plenty of risks for Australia. Read More
ALL THINGS P: The political class is less trusted than ever by citizens across the world. So how can government leaders instil a culture of honesty and transparency to win them back? Read More
