NZ's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stands out internationally as she talks about doing politics differently. Yet, domestically, there's little discussion about priorities in foreign policy.
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The significant churn in the Trump administration has caused confusion in foreign policymaking. In contrast, Bush's presidency was marked by collegiality, which contributed to many successes.
Private companies – many based in the US – are blocking access to their websites from particular countries around the world. It's contributing to a splintering of the global internet.
President Trump says an alliance with Saudi Arabia is necessary, despite evidence the country's crown prince ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a busy summit season ahead of him. After early foreign policy stumbles, it's important he reads his briefs, listens to the diplomats and stays humble.
For years Turnbull had to endure the sniping of Abbott, the man he brought down. Now Turnbull is the sniper at the window, though Morrison didn't cause his fall (unless you buy the conspiracy
theory).
If their trade deal is delayed, this will not only create a huge loss for the Australian and Indonesian economies but also change foreign policy dynamics between the two countries.
The time for words is over – the world wants to see positive action if it is going to engage and invest.
Morrison has his work cut out for him restoring Australia's reputation for good governance overseas and repairing relations with China.
Qatar's decision to aid Turkey in the face of American sanctions against the country may finally be a snub too far for its close relationship with the US.
Whether New Zealand achieves real change in the way it engages with Pacific nations depends on how the 'Pacific reset' funding boost is translated into action on the ground.
American policymakers and lawmakers are floating unilateral sanctions against Russia, Iran and even Turkey in an effort to change behavior. But research shows sanctions only work in narrow circumstances.
Millennials are less inclined than older Americans to intervene abroad, maintain superior military power or believe the US is an exceptional nation. What does that mean for the country's future?
After a week spent trampling the international order, Trump capped his performance by giving Vladimir Putin the benefit of the doubt.
Many presidents have radically changed US foreign policy. Truman created his own doctrine. Carter gave up the Panama Canal. But a presidential historian sees danger in Trump's decision-making style.
Who do you call when there's a nuclear crisis? The International Atomic Energy Agency, unless the crisis involves North Korea -- then things get complicated.
Nothing the world has done has stopped Bashar al-Assad's regime from using chemical weapons – but it's imperative to keep trying.
Belief in American exceptionalism isn't just at odds with history and facts. It undermines the country's capacity to address looming challenges.
The government should take advantage of digital technology as they will be able to extend their public diplomacy agenda in an even more interactive way.
Germany's foreign minister could take a page from Chrystia Freeland's playbook on how his country should manage foreign policy in the Donald Trump era.
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Professor of Humanities and the Director of the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS), University of Johannesburg
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Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University
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Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Kyoritsu Women's University
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Professor in The Division of Global Affairs and The Department of Political Science, Rutgers University Newark
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Adjunct Professor, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University
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Visiting Scholar, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney
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Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Griffith Law School, Griffith University
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Professor of International Politics, University of Western Australia
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Professor of International Relations, Pennsylvania State University
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Henry J. Leir Professor of Practice in Economics of the Middle East, Brandeis University
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Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow, Australian National University
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Associate Professor, School of History and Philosophy, UNSW
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Director - Australia India Institute, University of Melbourne
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Adjunct lecturer, Australian National University
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Visiting Fellow, Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University
