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 Oct 2025
From Melbourne hospitals to Sydney arrests linked to the Nth Room, Australia is already enmeshed in global infrastructures of digital
14 Oct 2025
On 22 September, the House Standing Committee on Education prompted by Commonwealth Education Minister Jason Clare launched an inquiry into
10 Oct 2025
The latest ceasefire proposal presented by President Donald Trump has again raised hopes that the Hamas-Israel war can be brought
09 Oct 2025
Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus is driving bold reforms and prosecuting Sheikh Hasina in exile, but rising violence and
09 Oct 2025
On August 25, 2025, following the government's decision to increase housing incentives for members of the House of Representatives, civil
09 Oct 2025
The Sudanese conflict keeps burning, and the cost is rising. Tens of thousands have died, millions have been displaced, and
02 Oct 2025
Covering meme culture without training is like sending a reporter into battle without a map. As media analyst Oliver Darcy
01 Oct 2025
Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Albanese have been entrusted with more than just the leadership of their countries; they
01 Oct 2025
As Indonesia champions Papua New Guinea's bid to join ASEAN, Australia faces a strategic opportunity to deepen ties with its
30 Sep 2025
Armed conflicts around the world are having a disproportionately harmful impact on civilian populations and their property. Cultural heritage is
26 Sep 2025
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26 Sep 2025
The Taliban's latest edict banning all books authored by women from Afghanistan's educational institutions represents a calculated act of cultural