The purpose of this report is not to deny that China’s behaviour can present challenges to Australia’s national interest. It is essential that Australian responses to China’s rise and its behaviour are grounded in facts and evidence.

The 2016 presidential election and the primary cycle of 2018 have been defined in large part by the success of outsider candidates in both parties, raising the question of whether Americans are looking for outsiders because of a deep dissatisfaction with the American establishment.

This report argues that today’s digital advertising infrastructure creates disturbing new opportunities for political manipulation and other forms of antidemocratic strategic communication.

The Culture White Paper 2018 aims to pave the way for Taiwan’s cultural governance in the future. The core idea and foundation of this white paper, 'democratization of culture', is considered as the crucial first step in protecting freedom of artistic expression and promoting diversity.

This paper draws on data from the new Samoa Election Results database to highlight salient features and trends in Samoa’s electoral history.