The only nation with a viable theory of victory is Russia. Harris must decide if the US will change that equation.

Many Southeast Asian countries already see the United States as a more distant and less reliable partner.

Pacific Island countries want to hear more from the Democratic nominee about how she will support the region.

Donald Trump’s policies are a recipe for higher global inflation, greater fragmentation, and more inequality.

Harris is largely a blank slate on China policy. She is likely to stick to Biden policy positions and instincts, which means relations will remain rocky.

Ideological and policy tribalism is a feature of every presidency. The new Trump team will be no different.

Judging by the lack of major policy announcements from the Harris campaign, her administration is likely to largely maintain the Biden trajectory.

Trump disparages the liberal international order. Australia may need to serve in its bodyguard.

In US foreign policy, the Congress can pack a punch against the president, and that reverberates all the way to Australia.

When Washington doesn’t speak with one voice, its powers of strategic ambiguity are slowly chipped away.

The removal of US troops from Afghanistan was in Joe Biden’s sights long before he was president. But what next?