America's relations with Russia and China are now mired in angst, uncertainty and mutual suspicion, writes Joseph Camilleri from La Trobe University.

Barring a major house price crash — which would cause its own damage — it looks unlikely 2017 will be the year for first home buyers. Maybe next year?

Treasurer Scott Morrison's speech last week outlining the difference between "good" and "bad" debt was a dramatic about turn for a Coalition government, and one that can't be understated, writes Ian Verrender.

If Danni Roche should unseat John Coates as the president of the Australian Olympic Committee next week, the idea that Australia would no longer have voice at the IOC's table is wrong, writes Tracey Holmes.

As Donald Trump reaches his 100-day milestone as President of the United States, many questions remain unanswered and the world is still trying to anticipate the next move of one of the world's most unpredictable men, writes Philip Williams.