This paper examines the political and government systems in East Asia in the wider context of the growth of populism worldwide. It argues that the countries of the region should seek multilateral solutions to global and regional problems.

The rise of China has helped make Australia rich, but it is also posing challenges to its values, interests, alliances and thus its identity. This paper argues that Australia's approach should include a shift towards a much better understanding of contemporary China, as well as greater engagement with Chinese individuals and groups beyond the party-state.

Boris Johnson the showman needs to become a statesman. Can he?

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered a speech to a packed audience in Melbourne, outlining the value of good government and how her government was widening its focus from economic growth to a budget which improved New Zealand’s wellbeing.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, delivered this speech in Melbourne on Thursday 18 July, at an event organised by ANZSOG in partnership with the City of Melbourne.