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 May 2025
As Québec and Alberta edge closer to potential independence referenda, Canada faces a renewed crisis of national unity. Regionalism, fuelled
13 May 2025
Recent challenges to the free and open international order present an unprecedented need for middle powers to cooperate. Despite this,
12 May 2025
As a perilous ceasefire hangs between India and Pakistan, Kashmiris are being caught in the political crossfire. Without a guarantee
12 May 2025
With the success of Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party in the election, Australia’s China policy is likely to continue
12 May 2025
At least for now, Vladimir Putin sees no threat to his rule. His war with Ukraine has bled his country
09 May 2025
Nordic and Northern European countries perform best worldwide in a survey of 31 global indexes across political, social, economic, and
09 May 2025
Ukraine’s wartime digital transformation has opened new doors for women in tech, with female entrepreneurs and professionals stepping into roles
08 May 2025
The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India marks a turning point in South Asia’s geopolitical and environmental future.
08 May 2025
India’s military strikes deep into Pakistan is a major escalation of tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following a recent
07 May 2025
As Trump’s tariffs send economic shockwaves north, Canada faces a political reckoning. The election revealed a fractured federation struggling to
07 May 2025
Since coming to power in 2013, Xi has recentralised authority in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Unlike
06 May 2025
Amid growing geopolitical tensions and contested security visions in the Indo-Pacific, Australia is recalibrating its maritime strategy to balance military