To preserve the positive influences Oman can exert in the region, international efforts should be invested in building upon that stability and facilitating the road towards a more democratic dispensation.

Despite the hopes of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, this month’s elections in the country failed to produce a decisive outcome. However, one major aspect of Australian government policy that is unlikely to be significantly impacted upon by the absence of a strong government is the nation’s approach to security and defence.

Traditional equations in South Asia are shifting and the region is approaching a binary of US-India and China-Pakistan as the major local power blocs.

Julie Lenarz explains why the Islamic State does not differentiate between planned and inspired terrorist attacks.

Julie Lenarz discusses new forms of terrorism in the wake of attacks in Germany.

International legal norms such as freedom of navigation must be actively upheld for them to remain relevant.

By taking a more forceful approach, the next US administration has an opportunity to change Northeast Asian political dynamics.

Although the prospects for short term advantages from removing the embargo may be limited, the long term benefits for both Vietnam and the US could be significant.

The Chilcot Inquiry is unlikely to add much value to a discussion that has long been hijacked by historical revisionism and hindsight hysteria.

Jo's work showed her great warmth, empathy and compassion for the suffering, regardless of where in the world they were and how high on the national agenda they were.