It is time to put Indonesian back on the priority list of languages to be studied in Australia.

A last minute approval for the controversial Adani coal mine has brought Australia-India relations into the campaign.

A first-hand look at the destruction leads to wonder if people will appreciate connections more than differences?

When tackling China over subsidies, countries might reflect on which comparable industry support they might forgo.

For all the concern about the children of foreign jihadis, thousands of ISIS detainees in Iraq pose a bigger danger.

Not somebody with humble beginnings, the rapid rise of Prabowo Subianto’s running mate also shows his future ambition.

Benjamin Netanyahu survived a scare, and why should anyone be surprised when a noble amateur loses to the ruthless pro?

Assange’s case, difficult as it is, unpleasant a character as he can appear, is still a test of Australian principles.

Despite promises of sweeping reform, there are few signs Myanmar’s approach to security matters has much changed.

The investment landscape in Australia is changing as Japan nudges out China just as China again looms in local politics.

The children born overseas to Australian mothers should be recognised as citizens and have a right to return.

The number of women in senior international roles is unmatched for Australia and the challenge is to drive to parity.

A clearly enamoured new grandfather, the Indonesian President also rebranded himself alongside a happy toddler.

Moderate centrism is out, while increasing nationalism seems to attract votes, even pushing aside a cloud of corruption.

Politicking to protect rights of Malaysia’s hereditary rulers has dashed plans to join the International Criminal Court.

A case against a group of non-violent protestors will be read as a comment on China’s one country, two systems approach.

Human rights groups and big businesses alike fear a new law could have major repercussions, including overseas.

A bipartisan border policy would not be undermined by doing more to help stateless people who seek to help themselves.

As these cuts continue the downward trend of aid spending, so too does Australia’s decline in international standings.

The South Korean President is mediating between North Korea and the US yet can only do so much for a reluctant couple.

Scrambling to intercept roughly three intruders daily, wear on the fleet raises concern about keeping pace with China.

The small town of Loxton in South Australia has seen bravery and betrayal, a microcosm of a globalised Islamist threat.

The Trump administration calls it “maximum pressure” but Washington’s ability to further squeeze Tehran is constrained.

For all the talk, the Brexit debate has barely moved beyond how to get out of the EU, let alone tackle the big issues.