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.

21 Feb 2018
China's hold over large enterprises allows it to manipulate Chinese companies to align with state interests. It gives China the
21 Feb 2018
For half a century, strategic ambiguity about the application of ANZUS to Taiwan served Australia well. Is it time to
19 Feb 2018
Australia has openly declared its commitment to protecting and endorsing universal human rights, but it does not seem to be
15 Feb 2018
The international community can play a vital role in reviving good governance in Phnom Penh. In the past, Australia has
15 Feb 2018
With the release of the US 2018 National Security Strategy, Australia has an opportunity to renegotiate its role in international
13 Feb 2018
Recent grey-zone activity in maritime Asia suggests an increase in hybrid warfare. The lines between military, economic, diplomatic, intelligence and
13 Feb 2018
When it comes to the US and China, Australia should take care not to subscribe to a self-fulfilling prophecy. Hugh
13 Feb 2018
What happens to international aid projects after the money is spent? A former aid worker revisited South Sudan, Iraq and
13 Feb 2018
With a new political environment and a new electoral system, it will be challenging for any of Italy's major parties
13 Feb 2018
The International Committee of the Red Cross is promoting the need to question the status quo and encourage the commitment
09 Feb 2018
With little fanfare the man in charge of the world’s largest military quietly slipped into Darwin earlier this month to
08 Feb 2018
In Washington DC, explosive Republican accusations of politically motivated spying in the lead up to Donald Trump's presidential election victory