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.

14 Nov 2025
November is commemorated as Aviation History Month every year to mark the advancements in the field, while reflecting back on
14 Nov 2025
Pakistan's strategic depth doctrine—the cornerstone of its Afghanistan policy for nearly two decades—has fundamentally failed. The doctrine aimed to establish
13 Nov 2025
Fifty years on, Bangladesh's foreign policy has been a mirror, reflecting the regime in power. Every government swore to protect
13 Nov 2025
European naval forces are setting sail towards Indo-Pacific waters to deter and, yes, contain the Chinese elephant in the room.
07 Nov 2025
The Missing Link in Australia’s Foreign Policy When the Sydney Morning Herald published its Explainer on Central Asia—featuring insights from
07 Nov 2025
The lengthy and frequently violent history of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan has once again reached a turning point. Following
06 Nov 2025
With over 4.85 billion views, TikTok videos about contraception are shaping how young people around the world understand and make
06 Nov 2025
Unique in the world, Brazil’s Orion Project will integrate a maximum-level biological containment laboratory with the Sirius particle accelerator. This
06 Nov 2025
While Taiwan features frequently in Australian strategic and policy discussion and media discourse, overall understanding in Australia’s national life of
31 Oct 2025
As Europe faces its most serious security crisis in decades, Berlin is reshaping its military and political identity and actively
24 Oct 2025
On October 26, 2025, the humid air of Kuala Lumpur will carry echoes of triumph as Timor-Leste—better known as East
24 Oct 2025
This year’s World Food Forum focused on partnerships for better foods and a better future, yielding impressive commitments from governments