Analysis

This section provides commentary and perspectives on international issues. Articles are primarily sourced on a commission basis from a wide variety of contributors including academic, diplomatic, institutional, government and non-government organisations; however unsolicited pieces can be submitted.

Articles are around 800-1000 words covering any topic in international affairs.

27 Feb 2026
Despite India being Australia's second-largest and fastest-growing diaspora, broader community understanding of India remains superficial—trapped between policy caricatures and cultural
26 Feb 2026
New Delhi’s recent defence budget announcement for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 represents more than just a budgetary jump; it carries
26 Feb 2026
Macron’s 17–19 February visit underscored the deepening India–France “Special Global Strategic Partnership”, expanding defence, technology and maritime cooperation in ways
26 Feb 2026
President Prabowo’s Washington messaging pairs a principled stance on Gaza with an unusually direct signal of operational readiness. For Australia,
25 Feb 2026
From selective repatriations in 2022 to outright refusal in 2026, Australia’s approach to ISIS returnees reveals a pattern of reaction
24 Feb 2026
For several decades, gender equality has been a central pillar of global development and international aid, shaping how development challenges are
19 Feb 2026
Amid intensifying regional challenges and weakening multilateral systems, the trans-Tasman alliance must evolve from habit into a deliberately integrated, credible,
19 Feb 2026
When Washington declared a “national emergency” over Cuba in February 2026, it did more than tighten existing sanctions. By authorising a tariff framework on countries supplying
18 Feb 2026
The Bondi massacre highlights ongoing challenges in Australia’s ability to detect and prevent lone-actor extremist violence, particularly when individuals are
17 Feb 2026
Indonesia is attempting to regulate disinformation and foreign propaganda, risking the country’s democracy, which is already in decline. Indonesia is
12 Feb 2026
COP31 presents Australia with an opportunity to shape ambitious outcomes on the global transition away from fossil fuels and the
12 Feb 2026
Australia faces a strategic opportunity to deepen ties with its three most important neighbours. With these countries on Australia’s doorstep