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.

26 Nov 2020
The Australian-Chinese relationship is looking more strained than ever in 2020. Australia's exports are at risk over a trade war
26 Nov 2020
Journalists from Australia and China have found themselves pawns in a series of tit-for-tat retaliations alongside increased trade restrictions and
22 Sep 2020
For a ruler, it is safer to be feared than loved. Yet if Australia’s COVID-19 response has taught us anything,
21 Sep 2020
While the involvement of external actors in the Afghan conflict is not new, such external influence has increased since 2001.
24 Nov 2020
The recent reelection of Aung San Suu Kyi has offers ample opportunities as well as challenges for neighbouring India. These
18 Sep 2020
For all the concern this year that political tensions between Australia and China might harm trade and investment, this isn’t
23 Nov 2020
Pledging to "reclaim" Japan’s strength in international affairs, the Abe government overturned Japan’s long-standing "virtual" ban on weapons exports. Japan
20 Nov 2020
Australia has yet again made international headlines for the toxic sexist culture of its federal parliament. The recent ABC Four
18 Sep 2020
Australia’s economy is at a crossroads. Whether its recovery is fast or slow will depend on the decisions made by
20 Nov 2020
In the early 20th century, many observers had labeled Turkey as Europe’s “Sick Man.” More recently, Turkey has made an
18 Sep 2020
For the first time, the annual central banking conference at Jackson Hole was held online and live streamed to the
20 Nov 2020
For much of American history, the Electoral College, a product of 18th-century skepticism towards democracy, has simply been a quirk