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.

02 Oct 2025
Covering meme culture without training is like sending a reporter into battle without a map. As media analyst Oliver Darcy
01 Oct 2025
Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Albanese have been entrusted with more than just the leadership of their countries; they
01 Oct 2025
As Indonesia champions Papua New Guinea's bid to join ASEAN, Australia faces a strategic opportunity to deepen ties with its
30 Sep 2025
Armed conflicts around the world are having a disproportionately harmful impact on civilian populations and their property. Cultural heritage is
26 Sep 2025
Mivo River, Bougainville. 1945-08-18, first contact between the Japanese surrender envoy and Australian troops on Bougainville. 1945. Photographer unknown. 095039
26 Sep 2025
The Taliban's latest edict banning all books authored by women from Afghanistan's educational institutions represents a calculated act of cultural
26 Sep 2025
Following the twelve-day Iran-Israel war in June 2025, China has quietly accelerated its strategic partnership with a weakened Islamic Republic
25 Sep 2025
Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia has released a landmark report highlighting the urgent need for improved reporting mechanisms as
25 Sep 2025
Indonesia's August 2025 protests were fueled by deepfake videos and misinformation that resonated with existing economic grievances and anti-elite sentiment,
24 Sep 2025
A European recalibration is taking place as Washington wavers on Ukraine. The resentment palpable at a recent conference in Kyiv,
19 Sep 2025
Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus is driving bold reforms and prosecuting Sheikh Hasina in exile, but rising violence and
18 Sep 2025
Australia is joining other nations at the United Nations General Assembly in endorsing a declaration backing a two-state solution, signalling