Why Now? A West Papua Backgrounder
Two seminal events have shattered the uneasy status quo in West Papua: a labour strike…More
Browsing: International Affairs
The Long Wait For Justice In Maguindanao
Today is the second anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre. Although the lush green forest in…More
How Kiwis Make Minority Government Work
New Zealand voters are expected to give Prime Minister John Key’s National Party a second…More
Cairo Rises Against Military Rule
The protests started on Friday 18 November. A mass rally was called by Islamic groups…More
Euro Crisis Rings In Conservative Win In Spain
Mariano Rajoy’s Popular Party scored a huge electoral win in Spain over the weekend and…More
Photo Essay: Tahrir Square And Cairo
Protests in Cairo intensified over the weekend. The images below, taken over several days, depict…More
Mexico's Drug War Is Fought With US Guns
Ciudad Juárez is a northern Mexican city that lies just three miles from the centre…More
The Tide Is Turning In Burma
What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, Aung San Suu Kyi was freed…More
Photo Essay: Cuba In A Time Of Change
To outsiders, it may seem like the march of time has left Cuba behind. A…More
Can We Serve Two Masters?
Today US president Barack Obama announced the strengthening of military ties between America and Australia.…More