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.

16 Jan 2020
Since the US assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, the immediate crisis appears to have dissipated. However, the wider ramifications pose a worrying
16 Jan 2020
Ten years after Lorenzo Zambernardi’s seminal paper entitled “Counterinsurgency's Impossible Trilemma,” what is the reality of this trilemma today? Is it
16 Jan 2020
Brexit has had a significant impact in East Asia, with Japan seeking to realign its strategic and security interests so
14 Jan 2020
Russian corporations are expected to increase their presence in the region. The Kremlin might attempt to increase its influence in
14 Jan 2020
Given that there is no internationally binding system for migration regulation, parliaments hold the ultimate say in the matter. However,
10 Jan 2020
China's relationship with the International Criminal Court stands in contrast to its dealings with other international institutions. Reasons for this
10 Jan 2020
Despite Trump and Khamenei seemingly reaching a "no war" agreement, the situation remains extremely volatile. Domestically, while Trump may have
10 Jan 2020
What should the world - especially the West - expect from the rise of China? An important first step is
09 Jan 2020
Recent controversies on gender equity in Japan point to the necessary directions for reform. At the end of 2019 the
02 Jan 2020
What stance should the US take in its dealings with China in the South China Sea? Considerations such as China’s
01 Jan 2020
There are 2.5 billion video gamers across the world, and a June report indicated they will spend $152.1 billion on
31 Dec 2019
As the Pacific Step Up gathers momentum, it is time for more breadth in Pacific security analysis and more sustained