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.

27 Jul 2018
The ‘rules-based international order’ has become a rhetorical centrepiece of Australian international policy. One of the challenges in the current
26 Jul 2018
Participation in the rules-based order has been integral to the conduct of Australia's bilateral relationships. Historical examples show that Australia
26 Jul 2018
The fundamental norms and core tenets of international humanitarian law and multilateral disarmament are not in crisis. Rather the real
26 Jul 2018
Australia is playing a major role in international economic rule-making through its aggressive pursuit of preferential trade agreements. So how
26 Jul 2018
Governance of Antarctica is an outstanding example of the application of a rules-based order. It has shown itself to be
26 Jul 2018
As one of the key maritime nations in the southern hemisphere and a prominent middle power, Australia has an important
26 Jul 2018
The rules-based international order is a reaction against the perceived loss of traction of the post-war law-based international order. Australian
26 Jul 2018
How is the concept of rules-based order currently employed in debates and discussions as to its existence, fragility, nature and
20 Jul 2018
Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop spoke at Chatham House this week about the challenges Australia faces in defending the
18 Jul 2018
An independent report on an India Economic Strategy to 2035 commissioned by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was released last week.
18 Jul 2018
Following the tumultuous events of last year’s pro-independence referendum, Spain’s political situation resembles a surreal movie. The Catalan independence question
18 Jul 2018
After comparing last week's NATO Summit to its 2016 predecessor in Warsaw, it is evident the alliance has shifted from