By Layla Bautista Source: Reuters Russia and China are among the most controversial States in geopolitics, and their ability to project soft power is a topic that has been vigorously debated by scholars and political commentators. Although China and Russia are one party states, they have improved their ability to project soft power, primarily through positioning themselves as a counter to Western values. But due to the nature of their regimes, their ability to project soft po

By Charlie Stephenson Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi walk past national flags during the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 26. CHALINEE THIRASUPA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Amid constant US–China trade tensions, ASEAN frequently features in the headlines. In April 2025, the 37th US–ASEAN Dialogue reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while a month later ASEAN met with China

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 than one