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.

25 Sep 2019
The Suez Crisis provides cautionary lessons about Australian identity and shifts in relative of national power.   A rather unlikely
25 Sep 2019
Synthetic biology is an up-and-coming form of technology that could have significant impact on both the security and prosperity of
25 Sep 2019
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is caught up in a blackface scandal weeks before his country goes to the polls.
18 Sep 2019
Boris Johnson may see himself as the Incredible Hulk, but David Cameron, the EU, the Supreme Court and Liberal Democrats
18 Sep 2019
According to new research, discrimination against Asian-Australians is widespread. The way we talk about China is part of the problem.
18 Sep 2019
Artificial Intelligence and cyber warfare are emerging as key components in great power rivalry. The international community needs to act
15 Sep 2019
China has upgraded its rocket forces. What does this mean for the United States and its allies? The Chinese People’s
13 Sep 2019
Boris' unshakeable persona has been tainted by the Brexit spectacle, and he could potentially be the shortest surviving UK prime
13 Sep 2019
With the rise of the right-wing political party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Germany, it is important to look back
13 Sep 2019
Denis Altman’s new book, Unrequited Love: Diary of an Accidental Activist, accounts for his time in the US and draws
10 Sep 2019
Trump’s withdrawal from the Middle East following the Iran nuclear agreement has been part of a long-term exit strategy, but
10 Sep 2019
The recent announcement by the former commander the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), Ivan Marquez, could reignite  an insurgency