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.

19 Mar 2020
Iran’s conservatives are being voted back into power. But with the range of challenges Iran faces, including the accelerating spread
19 Mar 2020
The Syrian Civil War has been a turning point in Turkey’s policy towards its region. Ankara increasingly finds it hard
18 Mar 2020
The recent bushfires in Australia were met with an outpouring of support worldwide.  This is unsurprising, given Australia's natural beauty
18 Mar 2020
Last month’s deadly riots in Delhi were a state-sponsored pogrom. To prevent an uncontrollable mass tragedy that could destabilise the
17 Mar 2020
The peace agreement between the US and Taliban has multiple uncertainties. Stumbling blocks have stalled the post-agreement agenda and getting
16 Mar 2020
Though a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Russia and Turkey, tension still pervades the atmosphere in northwest Syria. Throughout
13 Mar 2020
Donald Trump ran successfully for president in 2016 as a populist advocate of economic protectionism, strong borders, and bringing back
13 Mar 2020
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, died this week.  His approach to peacemaking remains a
10 Mar 2020
Women’s participation in the workforce is a priority issue in the global agenda for women’s equality. With the rise of
10 Mar 2020
Women employed in international organisations engaged in peacebuilding find it difficult to return to work once they become mothers.  The
08 Mar 2020
The recognition that gender identity and ideology are connected to threats of violent extremism is now the subject of a
08 Mar 2020
Australia has made significant strides in the representation of women in diplomacy. Has there been a similar trend across Asia?