The Munich Security Report 2026 analyzes the far-reaching consequences of the rise of political forces that favor destruction over reform.

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Guido Goldman, co-founding director of the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies The Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES) is…

The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

Each quarter we bring you updates on the latest book releases from BISA members.

We discuss the life and legacy of former US vice-president Dick Cheney.

In this event, Dr Claire Yorke will speak about the core ideas of her new book ‘Empathy in Politics and Leadership: The Key to Transforming our World

Ben Roberts-Smith has asked three courts to test allegations about his conduct in Afghanistan — it is now appropriate for the Australian War Memorial to change his exhibits to reflect the details of t...

When the world feels heavy and conversations grow tense, empathy can be the skill that changes everything. It’s not about excusing harm or agreeing with every perspective, but about recognising the hu...

The Measuring What Matters wellbeing report shows increased concern over security and access to healthcare and a stalling in Australia’s emissions reduction

By not wanting to be seen to be prioritising defence planning and budgets, the left has ceded strategic policy to the right, to the nation’s detriment

Tim Berners-Lee could be one of the richest men on the planet, why did he forfeit such large profits to make the world wide web a free and open space? How do we reclaim the internet from social media ...

Australia is set to "totally integrate" its military with Papua New Guinea's forces, PNG's defence minister has said, as the two countries prepare to sign a landmark treaty.

As world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, now is the time to put the focus back on Sudan and build international support for ending the war.

The power of AI heightens the importance of business schools teaching virtues as well as vision and skills

Why is the humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst that James Elder has ever seen? What does the process of rebuilding Gaza look like? How do the people working on the ground not lose hope?  UNICEF s...

Accurately recognising how refugees actually feel is linked to reduced fear and greater willingness to help.

David Byrne is still asking a lot of big questions about human behaviour with his colourful, curious new solo album, Who Is the Sky?

Catherine Barnard explains the political and legal consequences of leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Refugee Convention.

It is a test case for how countries recover from a populist fever

Some are happy to see new faces in the chambers but many are frustrated with a lack of improvements on the ground since party’s sweeping victories

Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen says any attempt to interfere in kingdom’s internal affairs is unacceptable Opening the press conference, Merz says he wanted to revive the tradition of cabinet discussions on security to show the issue is treated seriously and to “send a signal” to EU and Nato allies. Merz says before the meeting, they met with Nato’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, to discuss the military situation. Continue reading...

Sometimes emotions are the voice of one’s conscience, and shouldn’t be ignored.

If we want to avoid mistakes in strategic policy, we need to understand how others see the world. We need strategic empathy—the ability to step into the minds of other actors and grasp their motivatio...

An older generation dismissed him as passé; a newer one has recast him as a secular saint. But Baldwin’s true message remains more unsettling than either camp recognizes.

Young, progressive and relatable, the former prime minister of New Zealand tried to do politics differently. But six years into power, she dramatically resigned. In an exclusive interview with the Gua...