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.

18 Sep 2026
Decades of repressive 'iron fist' policing have left Guatemala's institutions paralysed by corruption and unable to protect vulnerable rural communities.
17 Sep 2026
Indonesia's plan to deepen defence cooperation with China could fast-track its aspirations to modernised its defence capabilities. But unfamiliar systems,
17 Sep 2026
As the United States tightens restrictions on foreign students, international education is becoming an increasingly important arena of economic and
17 Sep 2026
As Canada seeks to diversify its economic partnerships beyond the United States, its relationship with India is entering a more
16 Sep 2026
Modi's meeting with Putin in Bishkek marks a new phase in the India–Russia partnership, one being reshaped by a turbulent
15 Sep 2026
Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks on Taiwan did not alter Malaysia’s One-China policy. But by framing Taiwan through secession and territorial integrity,
15 Sep 2026
Holding a “megadiverse” status shared by only 16 other countries and home to almost 17% of the world’s known species,
11 Sep 2026
International security has never suffered from a shortage of expertise. What it often struggles with is perspective. At a time
11 Sep 2026
The UAE’s decision to license satellite broadband should be read as more than a telecommunications development. It demonstrates how states
09 Sep 2026
As Dhaka signals openness to the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact, this article argues Bangladesh should resist the pull to formalise
09 Sep 2026
Australia seems to have taken a more deliberative approach towards research security, which is likely to require Australian institutions to
08 Sep 2026
Vladimir Putin’s grand strategy to gain control of Ukraine has degenerated into an inextricable military morass and a vicious cycle