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.

07 Mar 2025
President Trump's emerging foreign policy ideology is forcing US allies, including Australia, to reassess their strategic positions. As American leadership
07 Mar 2025
The Indo-Pacific faces significant maritime challenges, and the solutions to that problem are undermined by insufficient maritime domain awareness (MDA)
07 Mar 2025
2025 is shaping up to be yet another huge year for technology and geopolitics. AI has so much hype, it
07 Mar 2025
The recent Los Angeles fires warrant the importance of climate change prevention. With polices shifts under the new Trump Administration,
05 Mar 2025
By investing in key UN institutional mechanisms, Australia can contribute to upholding the rules-based order of the law of the
05 Mar 2025
As states continue exploring options for the reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement, the EU’s proposal to establish a Multilateral Investment
03 Mar 2025
A key question thrown up by President Trump’s recent dealings with Ukraine is “where do we go from here for
03 Mar 2025
Strategic media engagement is a crucial yet often overlooked tool for fostering collaboration in maritime issues. One of the key
28 Feb 2025
China's unprecedented naval drills in the Tasman Sea signal a bold shift in its military strategy. Timed with US Indo-Pacific
27 Feb 2025
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s meeting with President Donald Trump on 7 February proved to be a historic event, highlighting the
26 Feb 2025
Indonesia’s historic military march in New Delhi during India’s Republic Day expands its armed forces' role from traditional hard power
25 Feb 2025
India may be a rising power, but its smaller neighbours outperform it on a range of indicators.    Since President Donald