This report looks at how Northern Ireland has functioned without ministers for nearly 1000 days. It provides an analysis of the history of power-sharing, how Northern Ireland has operated since the collapse of the executive in 2017, the consequences of these arrangements, and how a future executive could be supported once restored.

This report examines how business can build a better relationship with government, by seeking advice from those who had worked both sides of the fence - business leaders whose former careers were in politics and the bureaucracy.

The Democratic Party is adopting a tougher approach to China and moving left on many issues of great consequence to Australia, including trade and defence spending. This report suggests that Australia will likely face more difficult decisions hedging between Washington and Beijing, regardless of which candidate wins the 2020 election.

This quick guide outlines the current rules relating to the election of leaders for the four largest federal parliamentary parties: the Liberal Party (LIB), the Nationals (NATS), the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the Australian Greens (AG).

Given the complexity of the coalition, Indonesia’s economic policies in Jokowi’s second term may look like ‘more of the same’. Sustaining growth and maintaining economic stability will be the primary focus.