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.

01 Jul 2020
Response to public health emergencies requires changes in regular behavioural patterns. Encouraging these changes requires coordination and an understanding of
01 Jul 2020
China and India remain deeply distrustful of each other’s strategic regional and geopolitical intentions. It remains to be seen whether
25 Jun 2020
Europe’s €750 billion (A$1.23 trillion) European Recovery Plan is in deep trouble. Member states have yet to find agreement on
25 Jun 2020
In recent months, members of Iran’s Bahá’í community have been facing a double threat. Not only is the risk of
25 Jun 2020
The Canadian bid to obtain a non-permanent seat at the UNSC was the cornerstone of the Trudeau international vision.  It
24 Jun 2020
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launched an initiative to send commercial Australian television programs to local stations in
23 Jun 2020
Working with the International Committee of the Red Cross in areas of conflict requires flexibility. When talking to armed groups,
19 Jun 2020
An Australian MP has proposed that the US and other Western nations counter Chinese aggression by bringing Russia in from
18 Jun 2020
The new anti-terrorism law in the Philippines is aimed at addressing violent extremism and terrorism. However, imprecision in defining terrorism
18 Jun 2020
Last week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order authorising sanctions against ICC staff investigating American troops and intelligence officials
17 Jun 2020
Coronavirus doesn’t just take a toll on lives and livelihoods – it also hits mental health hard. In the highlands
16 Jun 2020
The Australia-China trade relationship is currently under significant strain.  In the long run, increased protectionism would not improve Australia’s economic