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 Nov 2018
As the APEC Summit showed, China-US competition will progressively revise the international system. Middle powers and smaller states alike will
20 Nov 2018
Although mounting political pressure has compelled the government to remove most children from Nauru, people seeking asylum in Australia continue
20 Nov 2018
Australia’s national interests dictate that it should continue to support the nuclear deal with Iran. However, the government’s review is
20 Nov 2018
President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s proposal to move the Brazilian Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem puts his ability to
15 Nov 2018
The Great British Brexit saga looks as if it is stumbling towards its end game, with EU officials and UK
14 Nov 2018
Trade wars are not easy to win. In today’s world of complex transnational production structures they are self-destructive. The United States’
14 Nov 2018
The real test of Australia’s long-term success in the Pacific islands is not how effectively it counters Chinese influence, but
11 Nov 2018
Resource-rich Russia borders the region set to account for the majority of global energy demand. This has substantial implications for
11 Nov 2018
India-Australia strategic ties have been characterised by indifference rather than convergence. Since the turn of the century, both nations have
08 Nov 2018
With two senior political figures claiming to be prime minister and parliament suspended, political tensions will remain high in Sri
08 Nov 2018
The Prime Minister's announcement of $3bn for infrastructure investment in the Pacific was a missed opportunity to enhance Australia’s soft
07 Nov 2018
Viewed by many as a status quo result, the increasing support for pro-independence parties was much too close for comfort