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.

15 May 2019
While Australia’s “soft power” objectives and its “smart city” ambitions and strategies currently seem to develop independently, their convergence, in
10 May 2019
It has been a busy few weeks in UK politics and there have been some interesting developments that (finally) aren't
09 May 2019
Recent comments by Kiron Skinner of the US State Department sought to frame US-China relations as a clash of civilisations.
09 May 2019
Saudi Arabia's Absher app has been the source of much criticism. Its continued use at a time when the country
09 May 2019
In the latest of a series of withdrawals from international treaties and organisations, the Trump administration has abandoned its commitment
09 May 2019
The failed coup attempt by Juan Guaidó in Venezuela on 30 April drew worldwide attention. But his actions and his
06 May 2019
The focus of Australia-US relations is most often on mutual security and economic ties. But it is also important to
04 May 2019
This year marks the 100th anniversary of China’s May 4 movement. The student protests against anti-imperialism in 1919 were a
04 May 2019
Through a comparative analysis of Australia and the PRC's policy documents and official statements over the last ten years, it is
03 May 2019
When it comes to Australia’s foreign aid spending, the Cameron Bancroft and Steven Smith ball tampering incident provides an illustrative
02 May 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Vladivostok on the 25 April. While no
02 May 2019
Spain’s incumbent socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was returned to office on 28 April. His victory signals the recovery of