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.

25 Aug 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s framing of the 2019 cross-border strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan marked a pivotal moment
22 Aug 2025
As the government moves to recognise Palestinian statehood in September, questions persist about whether Australia is supplying weapons to Israel
21 Aug 2025
In a matter of a few days, we witnessed what appears to be more progress on achieving peace in the
21 Aug 2025
Australia’s security and prosperity depend on open skies and sea lanes, but Taiwan’s exclusion from major international organisations creates dangerous
20 Aug 2025
Population growth and rising consumption are central drivers of the climate crisis, yet discussions about population remain largely absent from
20 Aug 2025
On 8 August the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia met in the White House. The agreement they signed is a
20 Aug 2025
As Xi Jinping tightens his grip on power amid economic headwinds and political uncertainty, questions of succession loom large. The
19 Aug 2025
India’s democratic rituals remain lively, but the institutions supporting them are under growing pressure from centralised power, opaque funding, and
19 Aug 2025
On 15 August, the world watched something extraordinary unfold on a windswept Alaskan tarmac. President Donald Trump clapped and smiled
19 Aug 2025
BRICS’ expansion and evolving financial initiatives highlight its dual role as both a symbol of Global South solidarity and a
19 Aug 2025
The latest news about the likely German and British joint military project to develop the "Super-Taurus" missile system indicates the
18 Aug 2025
Australia’s productivity debate is stuck on hours and wages. The bigger lever is regulatory clarity for AI—paired with a practical