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.

01 Apr 2026
Indonesia is advancing a digital downstreaming strategy that extends beyond raw mineral processing. Recognising that building an advanced fabrication plant
01 Apr 2026
Middle Eastern crises have long acted as external audits of ASEAN’s economic model. From the 1973 embargo to current instability
31 Mar 2026
Australia and the European Union (EU) signed a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 24 March 2026. This, along with a new Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) agreement, contributes to a partnership that according to President of
30 Mar 2026
Australia’s world-first ban on social media for children under 16 years of age has prompted governments worldwide, including in the European Union,
27 Mar 2026
The Iran war should become a turning point for Australia’s approach to Economic Resilience. The creation of a federal Office
26 Mar 2026
A much-publicised speech by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, as well as his recent visit to Australia, have highlighted the need for joint leadership by middle powers in a volatile world of
25 Mar 2026
Great powers increasingly expect alignment not only in military affairs but also across diplomacy, technology, supply chains, and public signalling.
24 Mar 2026
The case for teaching Indonesian in Australian schools has never been stronger. Yet enrolments have rarely been lower. A group
24 Mar 2026
The events of February 2026 have confirmed that Australia can no longer afford to plan for one crisis at a
24 Mar 2026
Australia and the European Union will sign a security and defence partnership to offer industry procurement opportunities and tangible economic
23 Mar 2026
At first glance, the current crisis involving Iran has generated a familiar interpretive reflex: that the recent American and Israeli
19 Mar 2026
As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, a question that has received little attention is whether the war could