Taiwan is often overlooked in discussions of global affairs, but it has immense strategic significance; and in the new South Africa, no-one is safe from criticism - not Cecil Rhodes, not Mahatma Gandhi, not even Nelson Mandela...

Could President Trump's racist attacks on the 'Squad' be a deft political move? What chance is there of a cult-like group replacing the current regime in Iran? And where might Britain and Scotland be heading now that Boris Johnson is Prime Minister?

Ever since China began flexing its superpower muscles under the leadership of Xi Jinping, it's created unease, fear and hostility among rivals and trading partners.

Why Sweden might not be the enviable combination of Scandi chic, egalitarian spirit and communal values it seems on TV. And, one of the women present at this week's Afghan peace talks on what it was like meeting Taliban representatives face-to-face.

A South Korean nightclubs scandal is highlighting the wider treatment of women as second class citizens. And, how Russians and Ukrainians are responding to the mini-series Chernobyl.

This month's A Foreign Affair panel discusses the potential implications of the Indian election results, the nature and threat of global cyber attacks, and the future of the relationship between the United States and China

Washington's Iran hawks have long wanted to take on the Islamic republic - now they appear close to their goal. But what does the US want to get out of its fight with Iran and could it lead to another Middle East conflict?

Last week's raid of a peaceful sit-in in Khartoum reportedly left over 100 people dead, and caused an agreement between the country's ruling military and opposition for a three-year transition to civilian government to fall over.

This month's A Foreign Affair looks at the Morrison Government's likely international outlook, the contested Indonesian election result, and the European Parliament elections, said to be the most important yet.