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.

06 Nov 2025
Unique in the world, Brazil’s Orion Project will integrate a maximum-level biological containment laboratory with the Sirius particle accelerator. This
06 Nov 2025
While Taiwan features frequently in Australian strategic and policy discussion and media discourse, overall understanding in Australia’s national life of
31 Oct 2025
As Europe faces its most serious security crisis in decades, Berlin is reshaping its military and political identity and actively
24 Oct 2025
On October 26, 2025, the humid air of Kuala Lumpur will carry echoes of triumph as Timor-Leste—better known as East
24 Oct 2025
This year’s World Food Forum focused on partnerships for better foods and a better future, yielding impressive commitments from governments
23 Oct 2025
President Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marked an important next step in building a more resilient Australia–US relationship.
23 Oct 2025
Foreign investment is a crucial driver of Australia’s economy, particularly in the mining sector. But it frequently clashes with the
22 Oct 2025
The Trump-Albanese meeting delivered substantial wins—a critical minerals deal and strong AUKUS backing—without the theatrical flattery that has marked other
21 Oct 2025
Despite public declarations of solidarity with Kyiv, Europe’s ongoing trade with Russia—especially in energy—continues to funnel billions of euros into
21 Oct 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize has long been celebrated as the pinnacle of international recognition for peace, democracy, and human rights
20 Oct 2025
In recent years, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has made headlines with arrest warrants for figures like Russian President Vladimir
17 Oct 2025
Afghanistan is once again the stage for a shadow war between India and Pakistan, where drones, proxies, and diplomacy replace