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.

09 Dec 2024
The Pacific Islands' voting patterns on Palestinian self-determination reveal the complex interplay of geopolitics, development incentives, and shifting religious dynamics.
09 Dec 2024
Last month in October, Mozambique once again went to the polls to elect a new president and parliament that will
05 Dec 2024
A new European Commission—the executive arm of the European Union, which proposes and implements EU law—has just been approved, starting
05 Dec 2024
Despite promising to learn from the events of 7 October, Israeli strategists keep repeating the same dangerous errors. Whatever gains
05 Dec 2024
The Syrian civil war, seemingly frozen in an uneasy deadlock for years, has been reignited with rebel forces wresting Aleppo,
04 Dec 2024
The AI Act is a step in the right direction but has too many flaws to set an endpoint in
04 Dec 2024
The COP29 negotiations in Baku concluded amid walkouts, protests, and an all-too-familiar sense of frustration over unfulfilled climate finance promises.
03 Dec 2024
Despite their reliance on multilateralism when pushing for greater climate action, Pacific Island States have become less willing to recognise
03 Dec 2024
Australia and New Zealand engage in wide-ranging daily cooperation, but seldom refer to the alliance between them. Has the alliance
02 Dec 2024
Bangladesh's interim government, under Dr Muhammad Yunus, faces a pivotal moment to reshape its Myanmar policy amid evolving dynamics in
02 Dec 2024
In his inaugural address on 10 November 2024, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar emphasised the importance of forging a “natural
02 Dec 2024
China has recently praised Australia's independent foreign policy, with Xi Jinping and Anothony Albanese holding friendly talks at the G20