The decision by IP4 leaders to skip the recent NATO Hague summit reflects the ascent of more local geopolitical issues over NATO’s longstanding cross-regional diplomacy.

Chronicling the events leading up to the present low point in China-Australia relations.

Given China’s high degree of dependence on Australian iron ore, could Canberra actually go on the offensive in the two countries’ trade spat?

Recent comments by the US president-elect suggest that Beijing will soon need to grapple with its worst-case scenario.