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 Jan 2018
The difference between a maverick and an ill-conceived foreign policy can often be a fine one, but recent ambitious Saudi
10 Jan 2018
At twice the size of New York's Statute of Liberty and almost five times the size of Rio's eponymous Christ
10 Jan 2018
The ascendance of Halimah Yacob last year to the Singaporean presidency is the latest in a long line of efficient
10 Jan 2018
Government forces appear to be close to a military victory in Syria after almost seven years of chaos and anarchy.
10 Jan 2018
As warnings continue to grow more dire of the impact climate change is having on the global security environment, policymakers,
09 Jan 2018
The turn of the new year in Iran has seen an outbreak of protests which have taken most observers by
08 Jan 2018
The ever-growing movement against fossil fuels in favour of renewable energy has led to a perception that the use of
04 Jan 2018
As the world recovers from another New Year's Eve thoughts are now moving to what 2018 will bring. Unfortunately, following
04 Jan 2018
With close to 300 million people, and a GDP that for the first time last year hit USD$1 trillion, Australia
03 Jan 2018
2017 was a year among many that continued to cast doubt on the durability of the existing international order. Worrying
02 Jan 2018
In a new year, the African Union has seen an opportunity to renew the organisation which seeks to unite the
02 Jan 2018
Despite its inhospitable environment, the Arctic's important geographic position, fruitful natural resources, and expanding commercial potential, have made the area