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.

06 Nov 2019
Australia is spending less on diplomacy than ever before – and its influence is suffering as a result Ten years ago,
06 Nov 2019
Turkey’s incursions into Syria have been widely criticised, but Turkey justifies them as self-defence measures. These incursions are also indicative
05 Nov 2019
Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party face three significant obstacles in their efforts to be re-elected, though none of these
05 Nov 2019
The scandal surrounding South Korea's short-lived justice minister, Cho Guk, has brought to light the deeper sentiments of ordinary Koreans
05 Nov 2019
Good governance principles associated with democracy and liberalism are facing significant challenges in Southeast Asia, especially given the rise of
31 Oct 2019
The Thai king has sacked his consort and other palace officials. What looks like palace intrigue may be part of
31 Oct 2019
The US-Turkey ceasefire deal faces challenges regarding whether it is a ceasefire at all. Russia's presence in the region adds
31 Oct 2019
Despite losses in the Canadian general election, Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins a minority government. However, they now face criticism on
29 Oct 2019
Recent civil unrest across Latin America is a result of institutional flaws which have consistently plagued the region. This could
29 Oct 2019
Modern warfare has changed the landscape of conflict in Papua New Guinea, also posing new challenges for the International Committee
24 Oct 2019
International efforts to reset Libya’s transition have been unsuccessful despite many attempts by the UN, the EU and others.  
24 Oct 2019
More people in the world are hungry this year than they were last year. The world has pledged to eradicate