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.

23 Jan 2019
Female leaders in peacekeeping constitute a visible representation of Australia’s commitment to gender parity. Australia’s contribution of Major General Cheryl
23 Jan 2019
Has Germany succumbed to the “Arrogance of Power”? After many years of undisputed leadership, the era of Angela Merkel is
23 Jan 2019
Many obstacles hamper the international community’s efforts to find a solution to the Rohingya crisis. Early UN Interventions in Northern
23 Jan 2019
The intersection of security with management of the dead in disaster response raises broader questions about the constitutive relationship between
22 Jan 2019
The Cambodian regime’s celebration of  the 40th anniversary of the collapse of the Khmer Rouge as “Victory Day” on 7
17 Jan 2019
Despite the recent breakthrough in negotiations, conflict in South Sudan is far from over. As recently as six months ago,
17 Jan 2019
President Trump faces significant challenges to kick-starting the end of America’s conventional military involvement in Afghanistan. President Trump’s reported decision
17 Jan 2019
The Balkan states must effectively deal with internal corruption if they are to join the European Union. The six Western
17 Jan 2019
Rather than constituting an effective response to illegal immigration, Trump’s insistence on building a border wall with Mexico reflects his
16 Jan 2019
Australia’s antagonism towards China threatens to derail the bilateral relationship. Suppose Ms Meng Wanzhou, the CEO of Huawei had been
15 Jan 2019
As relations between China and Thailand grow closer, Thai elites attempt to moderate Beijing’s influence. In September 2018, a quarrel
15 Jan 2019
Although the recent decision concerning the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction on the Rohingya issue is encouraging, it cannot act alone