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.

26 Nov 2025
Australia is simultaneously engaged in confrontation, competition and cooperation with China. This fragile disequilibrium will test the Albanese Government’s stabilisation
21 Nov 2025
In her major foreign policy speech to the AIIA, Foreign Minister Penny Wong applied a four-part doctrine—region, relationships, rules and
21 Nov 2025
China is harnessing AI-driven disinformation to recast itself as an ancient Muslim civilisation and a steadfast ally to the Islamic
20 Nov 2025
Australia should give serious consideration to recognise Somaliland, particularly following its recognition of Palestine in September 2025. In doing so,
20 Nov 2025
On 30 October 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held their first in-person meeting since 2019
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