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.

30 Oct 2026
As economic competition and trade tensions intensify between China and Germany, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit to Beijing offers an opportunity
30 Oct 2026
Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh have more diplomatic options than ever. Their freedom to act still depends on whether they can
29 Oct 2026
Indonesia spends millions fighting fires but almost nothing helping families recover from them. Redirecting a fraction of that money into
29 Oct 2026
The deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport marks a dangerous turning point in Yemen’s war. With airlines suspending flights
29 Oct 2026
Recent advocacy by UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, for strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU)
29 Oct 2026
Chinese and Indian companies are taking AI processing into space. Whether this widens access to useful satellite services will depend
22 Oct 2026
Indonesia and the Philippines dominate global nickel production, while Australia brings mining expertise, technology, and investment networks. By working together,
22 Oct 2026
AUKUS promised Australia nuclear-powered submarines and the UK thousands of new jobs. Five years on, as rising costs, workforce shortages
22 Oct 2026
Forged in the twin tragedies of 2011, the Japan-New Zealand disaster partnership has now entered its institutional phase. Each has
15 Oct 2026
Australia should engage in the Pacific on its own terms, not because it has been lulled into a contest with
15 Oct 2026
India's place in both BRICS and the Quad looks contradictory only if every relationship is expected to follow one strategic
15 Oct 2026
As global governance becomes increasingly polycentric, Australia has an opportunity to become an institutional connector – linking alliances, minilateral groupings