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.

13 Aug 2026
ASEAN’s renewed engagement with Myanmar may look like a pragmatic effort to revive dialogue, but it also exposes the limits
12 Aug 2026
When officials talk about strategic infrastructure, they generally mean ports, shipping lanes, semiconductors, or key minerals. But one of the
12 Aug 2026
Nigeria’s economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represent a decisive shift toward market-oriented policy at a time of deep
11 Aug 2026
Washington’s decision not to renew Executive Order 13936 was not a concession to Beijing or a gesture tied to renewed
11 Aug 2026
As competition for Africa's critical minerals intensifies, the United States risks fighting the wrong battle by trying to match China's
06 Aug 2026
In September 2025, ten countries, including Australia, the UK, Canada coordinated their recognition of Palestine’s statehood to support a ceasefire
06 Aug 2026
As Australia and the Asian Development Bank redefine nuclear energy as the "clean" solution for the Indo-Pacific, Pacific Island nations
06 Aug 2026
As negotiations over the WHO's Pandemic Preparedness Agreement continue, disputes over intellectual property, pathogen sharing and global equity threaten to
05 Aug 2026
Faced with a new world where economic tools are increasingly weaponised and trade rules disregarded, the 12 member economies of
04 Aug 2026
ASEAN has long signalled its intent to respond to disasters “outside the region.” The Pacific offers more than an opportunity
04 Aug 2026
The current war in the Middle East has triggered yet another global energy crisis. This only aggravates a long‑standing challenge