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 Apr 2020
China seems poised to emerge from the current crises stronger than before.  This will test the Sino-Australian relationship that has
16 Apr 2020
For several decades, African countries have relied on foreign support to fix local problems. As high-income countries grapple with the
15 Apr 2020
Before the economic dislocation caused by COVID-19 spread beyond China, Australia’s overreliance on a select few commodity exports to this
14 Apr 2020
A collision between a Vietnamese fishing boat and a Chinese coast guard patrol boat near the Paracel Islands, which resulted
14 Apr 2020
Vietnam seems to be handling the Coronavirus outbreak exceptionally well.  As life has changed dramatically, the Vietnamese have remained vigilant
14 Apr 2020
Last week marked the 25th anniversary since Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam signed the Mekong Agreement to develop and protect
10 Apr 2020
An independent transport safety investigation authority is key to underpinning a safe and efficient transport industry. This, in turn, is
09 Apr 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is happening against the backdrop of the 2020 US presidential elections. The virus seems to have undone
09 Apr 2020
Michael Bloomberg spent nearly a billion dollars in personal wealth on an unsuccessful bid for the US presidency. While personal
09 Apr 2020
Britain’s opposition Labour Party has elected Sir Keir Starmer to replace Jeremy Corbyn and begin the daunting challenge of reversing
06 Apr 2020
Today is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, a United Nations initiative to raise awareness of sport
06 Apr 2020
The environment has all but disappeared from political discourse as the world grapples with a pandemic. COVID-19 is seems to