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.

11 Oct 2018
To respond effectively to the emerging multipolar environment, Australia should firewall its support for the US alliance from its support
11 Oct 2018
Trump’s missing Arctic strategy gives others a free pass to decide the future of the region, relegating the US to
10 Oct 2018
Genocide recognition is crucial in gaining international support, preventing future violence and acknowledging the atrocities committed against a group of
10 Oct 2018
With many countries suffering from election violence today, what can be done to prevent it? Early, sustained and consistent preventive diplomacy
10 Oct 2018
Economic recession, endless corruption scandals and Lula’s frustrated presidential bid have led to rampant political disillusionment and a resurgence of
04 Oct 2018
Retired Army Colonel Jair Bolsonaro has aptly exploited a series of existing frustrations in an election divided as never before
04 Oct 2018
If the Foreign Investment Review Board advises the government to reject CK’s bid for APA Group, Beijing would likely view
04 Oct 2018
Australian policymakers need to consider what the country’s defence needs are without being driven by a desire for US approval
04 Oct 2018
With US sanctions being reimposed on Iran, the world faces a real prospect of nuclear anarchy returning to the Middle
03 Oct 2018
Twenty-five years after Black Hawk Down, the trade-off between casualty-aversion and civilian protection continues to trouble US warfare. On 3-4
27 Sep 2018
China under Xi no longer looks to Soviet or Western models, but exudes confidence in its own model. This article
27 Sep 2018
By reaching agreement in Sochi, Turkey and Russia averted a colossal humanitarian tragedy and prevented the Assad regime from proclaiming