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.

24 Feb 2025
The Los Angeles Wildfires, like similar events in other countries, including Greece, reveal the urgency of immediate action to reduce
24 Feb 2025
Australian beef and lamb are pivotal to Japan’s growing Muslim-friendly tourism industry, driven by the increasing demand for halal-certified products.
21 Feb 2025
Syria’s post-conflict recovery is at risk without its new regime re-establishing human rights and applying them.  The United Nations is
21 Feb 2025
The Australian Government’s new International Gender Equality Strategy reaffirms its commitment to advancing gender equality as a core element of
20 Feb 2025
The enduring influence of shamanism in South Korean politics, reflected in Squid Game's portrayal of Seon-Nyeo, reveals deeper tensions between
20 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump’s renewed crackdown on undocumented immigration may appease his base, but will it accomplish anything? Donald Trump campaigned
19 Feb 2025
China's warnings about telecom fraud abroad contrast sharply with the growing involvement of Chinese nationals in illegal activities across Indonesia,
18 Feb 2025
Maritime data in Southeast Asia is fragmented across various sources, complicating efforts to locate relevant data. However, this could be
17 Feb 2025
Russia’s newly legalised cryptocurrency sector is an attempt to challenge the US dollar and evade sanctions. However, it could also
17 Feb 2025
Mosul’s residents overwhelmingly support heritage restoration, seeing it as a path to peace and reconciliation. However, international efforts must balance
16 Feb 2025
Australia’s reliance on bilateral security agreements as a counter to China’s growing influence in the Pacific is proving short-sighted, as
13 Feb 2025
Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO undermines global health security, jeopardising disease control efforts, climate resilience programs, and pandemic preparedness.