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 Sep 2018
Australia's relationship with Indonesia does not have to be marked by crisis. Australians should make the most of the soon-to-be-signed
03 Sep 2018
Pacific Island leaders are likely to assert their interests at the expense of Australia’s at this week’s Pacific Islands Forum.
03 Sep 2018
Sea level rise is on the agenda for the Pacific Island Forum this week. Pacific Island states are already developing
02 Sep 2018
What is the current situation of the 3.5 million Syrians in Turkey? And what does the future hold? On 2
02 Sep 2018
Dialogue is needed in international affairs to engage with the other in a common search for truth. Commonality makes dialogue
01 Sep 2018
The use of security contractors by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in places such as Afghanistan and Iraq
29 Aug 2018
As time goes by, we will notice the opportunity Julie Bishop missed to make a decisive impact in charting Australia’s
27 Aug 2018
Julie Bishop is gone as Australia’s first female foreign minister. This is both a loss for Australia and for the
27 Aug 2018
In the turmoil of national politics last week, an important development in international trade should not go unnoticed. On 23
26 Aug 2018
The transgressive nature of family suicide bombings provided a critical policy window to propel the Anti-Terrorism Bill into law. On
26 Aug 2018
Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign faces opposition: from the citizens who voted for the government to fight corruption. The incidence of political
26 Aug 2018
The international community must hold Hun Sen accountable under the provisions of the 1991 Paris Peace Accords. After almost three