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.

27 Dec 2018
In a time of global turmoil and in the lead-up to European Parliamentary elections in May, the EU is facing
27 Dec 2018
As the United States retreats, Japan is assuming the mantle of leadership in the Asia-Pacific region. With President Trump’s pivot
27 Dec 2018
Duterte’s promulgation of an “independent foreign policy” has been moderated by the value key individuals and institutions place in the
27 Dec 2018
India’s recent elections in five states (Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Mizoram, Rajasthan, Telengana) were largely a contest between the Congress
27 Dec 2018
Indonesia’s rise presents both threats and opportunities for Australia. Central to Australia’s concerns about Indonesia is whether our immediate neighbour
27 Dec 2018
Although Papua New Guinea (PNG) has made much progress towards resolving issues of domestic violence, more needs to be done.
25 Dec 2018
For the first time since the creation of Cambodia as a sovereign nation, members of its ruling party were being
18 Dec 2018
Macron’s unpopular economic policies have led to a collapse in public confidence, which has culminated in France's recent Gilets Jaunes
18 Dec 2018
The arrest of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou and subsequent detention of two Canadians is creating headaches for Canada. It has been
18 Dec 2018
The recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital makes Australia a mockery in the eyes of the international community. The
15 Dec 2018
Think thanks are increasingly performing diplomatic functions that were traditionally the sole preserve of state officials. If a key aspect
14 Dec 2018
In stark contrast to much of the international community, Australia has failed to unreservedly condemn human rights violations following Payne’s