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.

05 Dec 2019
The power vacuum left by the US in the Middle East has allowed Russia to gain a foothold in the
05 Dec 2019
The prospect of China and Russia collaborating to challenge American power may be a cause for great concern in international
05 Dec 2019
After much negotiation, the government has secured the repeal of the medical evacuation law – known as “medevac” – after making
05 Dec 2019
NATO in 2019 faces an unenviable agenda and a political environment increasingly unconducive to building a consensus. Anniversaries are meant
01 Dec 2019
China is attempting to exert psychological pressure on Vietnam at a time when Vietnam is preoccupied. However, China is not
28 Nov 2019
Despite the withdrawal of the Extradition Bill, the unrest continues and has escalated into widespread violence, culminating in the siege
28 Nov 2019
The growth of the far-right party Vox in Spain has less to do with the specific policies they propose than
28 Nov 2019
With his enormous wealth and power, Bloomberg's decision to contest the Democratic nomination shifts the balance within the party. For
28 Nov 2019
To say that the result of the Sri Lankan elections was divided along geographic and ethnic lines is an oversimplification.
28 Nov 2019
An important aspect of Brexit is how it will affect Australia's trade relationship with that region. One often-overlooked aspect is
28 Nov 2019
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has done little to deserve the credit he receives internationally. Despite serving the longest prime ministership
21 Nov 2019
There are certain themes and contradictions inherent in the national military strategy of China in the South China Sea. In