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.

22 May 2019
The Trump administration’s attempt to add a citizenship question to the United States census will have major implications for the
21 May 2019
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has called a snap election after his coalition partner, Heinz-Christian Strache, was caught offering favours to
20 May 2019
The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties opened for signature fifty years ago this week, on 23 May 1969.
19 May 2019
Australia is using international education programs as public diplomacy to increase its influence and promote policy agendas. Yet determining the
16 May 2019
In the lead up to the Australian federal election, there has been little discussion of the country's international affairs. The
16 May 2019
As the federal election draws near, where the major parties and their candidates stand on foreign policy has been fundamentally
16 May 2019
It is likely Australia’s minor parties will retain considerable representation in the Senate after the federal election on the 18
16 May 2019
Going to war is one of the most significant decisions that any country makes, so it’s time we discussed what
16 May 2019
With elections for the European Parliament approaching on 23-26 May and the UK now having to take part in them
16 May 2019
In South African elections on 8 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa led the ruling ANC to victory on 58 percent of
15 May 2019
As 15 May marks the 71st anniversary of al-Nakba, it is worth reflecting on the latest violence in the Gaza
15 May 2019
The government’s Assistance and Access Act will have little effect against cybercriminals and terrorists, but it threatens Australian tech companies