Now our own federal election is done and dusted, let's look at how the outcomes of other elections around the world could affect Australia's interests.
Labor's recent Israel problem doesn't so much hinge on the comments made or the beliefs held, but rather that there is conflict at all.
Western governments are scrambling to distance themselves from the families of Islamic State fighters. And as more children emerge from the ruins, the problem is only going to get worse.
A rot has developed in the Palestinian aid debate and it's hurting everyday people.
Being Palestinian is not why student Aya Maarsawe was murdered but it has everything to do with how she lived, how she is mourned and how she will be remembered.
Women and girls are being held responsible for national and global demographics by under- and over-population scaremongers alike.
We all accepted at face value that the Israel embassy pitch was tied to Wentworth. So why exactly is this damn thing still hanging around?
The government says it will do nothing further in response to the Saudi murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi until there's an investigation completed. Which is very handy indeed.
Since details of the Khashoggi's disappearance and death have emerged, media has been frantically backtracking on their effusive praise for the Saudi prince.
Morrison's Jerusalem move this week could well spell a period of antagonism, even war against Iran. Why is Australia doing this?
