By Deborah Bouchez Source: President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb described  foreign policy as resting on three essential pillars: values, interests, and power. In an increasingly fractured international environment, where authoritarian assertiveness is on the rise and alliances are being tested, many observers have turned to realism to explain state behaviour. Realist thinkers emphasise power and survival above all. But in such a world, can values and interest

By Kieran Zucconi Source: Amazon Founder of the world’s most successful hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, Raymond Dalio proves himself in his book: Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order – Why Nations Succeed and Fail, more than just a cluey investor, but a historian of international relations, ready to share why superpowers fall and how others rise. By exploring the rise and fall of great powers over the past 500 years, Dalio leaves readers wondering what th

By Mariami Modebadze Source: Politico Negotiations toward a free trade agreement (FTA)  between Australia and the European Union (EU) were officially authorised on June 18, 2018. The partnership between the two signified an intention to establish a comprehensive and ambitious trade agreement,  which aimed to remove barriers to doing business for companies operating between the EU and Australia. At the centre of the FTA was a shared commitment to sustainable development and e