By Lucas Ross Source: Foreign Policy Introduction In an election result that could redefine Asia’s strategic trajectory, Japan’s political landscape is entering a decisive new phase. The re-election of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the 18th of February 2026 has reinforced the dominance of the Liberal Democratic Party, signalling a continued rightward shift in the country’s economic and security posture. Her coalition consolidated a supermajority over the National Diet on

By Afeeya Akhand Source: The farmer Magazine As Australia currently undertakes a Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion, the time is ripe to ensure that online hate against diaspora communities including South Asian Australians is actively combatted. The size of groups including South Asian Australians will only continue to grow, making it essential to actively foster respect for multiculturalism in online spaces including social media. Today, more tha

By Christina Cushen Source: Fernando Gregory | Dreamstime.com For many people, getting married is the most exciting part of their life, yet for others it is the worst day of their life. Unfortunately, many people often think that forced marriage is a problem exclusive to developing countries, but this is not the case. In this article I will be reflecting on the challenges that women and girls experience as they fight for their own future. In 2024, the UN Secretary-General e