Global Outlook

A recent publication documents the pathways to human insecurity in the specific political and economic contexts of Vanuatu and Guam. The country-specific political and economic contexts of these Pacific islands translate climate change impacts into different forms of human insecurity.

The Trump administration’s recent freeze on billions in federally authorised funding signals an alarming shift in democratic governance with global ramifications.

Existing policies to tackle environmental challenges fail to take into account that biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution are intertwined crises and produce compounding and intensifying impacts.

If the Cold War anti-communists get in Trump’s ear, it could mean crisis for the alliance.

The Arab Spring did not bring democracy to the region, but it remains a beacon of hope for struggling Arabs.

On January 20, 2025, the United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honouring the life and legacy of a man who championed justice, nonviolence, and moral courage. This year, the holiday coincides with the presidential inauguration, an event often marked by political division and controversy.