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.

14 Apr 2025
American uncertainty on trade settings has created opportunities for Australia to strengthen and diversify our relationships in the Asia-Pacific. Bolstering
11 Apr 2025
With global conflict escalating and civilian protections eroding, Australia has a strategic opportunity to assert leadership in upholding international humanitarian
11 Apr 2025
The diplomatic clash between the US and China over fishing resources in Peru illustrates how Peru's deepening economic ties with
11 Apr 2025
The massive scale and international exposure of Australia's superannuation industry present new opportunities to leverage retirement savings as a foreign
10 Apr 2025
South Sudan’s fragile peace deal is unravelling as political tensions flare and violence resurfaces. More than a broken trust is
09 Apr 2025
Asia’s exceptional peace owes much to its unique, dual security structure: deterrence-based military alliances and trust-building, inclusive multilateralism. But intensifying
09 Apr 2025
Vietnam has faced mounting cyber threats posed by China, affecting its national security and other interests in the cyberspace. The
08 Apr 2025
South Korea’s swift response to the attempted self-coup highlights the critical role of responsive institutions, social media mobilisation, and civic
08 Apr 2025
China is advancing in many areas of technology and the economy, and has emerged as a world-class innovator. With the
07 Apr 2025
As Indonesian quietly fades from many schools, Indigenous languages are gaining ground in NSW. This shows that targeted policy, community
03 Apr 2025
Conflict-related sexual violence is increasingly used strategically by armed groups to oppress and displace enemy populations, eroding international norms. Australia's
03 Apr 2025
As the Middle East braces for another escalation of conflict, Tehran finds itself cornered by Donald Trump’s coercive diplomacy, facing