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.

04 Feb 2025
The unresolved Israeli-Palestinian conflict, compounded by shifting regional dynamics and US-Israeli policies, demands a reassessment of leadership and strategy. With
03 Feb 2025
The two-state solution is no longer viable, and Australia must rethink its approach to Israel-Palestine in line with its evolving
03 Feb 2025
Those suffering from acronym fatigue will scarcely welcome any new minilateral grouping in the Indo-Pacific. Yet an Australia-Japan-Korea trilateral shows
31 Jan 2025
Yoon Seok-yeol’s martial law attempt and its far-right supporters highlight the enduring power of authoritarian forces in South Korean politics.
30 Jan 2025
As a long-time observer of Iran, I have never seen the regime in such a precarious position. Perhaps there was
29 Jan 2025
Indonesia’s proposed social media restrictions risk alienating young users, particularly women, by cutting them off from vital online communities that
29 Jan 2025
With the gruelling war, an overheating economy, and desperately harsh western sanctions, the focus on Russian nationalism has become critical.
28 Jan 2025
The intensification of wildfires, driven by climate change, drought, and extreme weather, poses a growing threat to urban areas worldwide.
28 Jan 2025
Trump’s second term emboldens far-right leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, threatening democratic norms and amplifying authoritarian
24 Jan 2025
The arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol underscores deep-rooted tensions in South Korea’s political landscape, where democratic progress continues to
23 Jan 2025
Former President Joe Biden was in full victory parade mode when he celebrated the ceasefire in Gaza that may lead
22 Jan 2025
The California wildfires have become a flashpoint for ideological conflict, with critics leveraging the crisis to challenge progressive policies on