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.

18 Dec 2017
With hundreds of thousands of children being pulled from their classrooms to flee the conflict in Syria and crises elsewhere,
14 Dec 2017
Australia's approach to international engagement is marked by a preparedness to roll up its diplomatic sleeves and work hard. This
14 Dec 2017
For a long time, Australia benefitted from the United States' uncontested dominance in Asia. However, the dynamics of the region
14 Dec 2017
The war in Yemen raged through its third year in 2017. But with the world's eyes turned elsewhere, the strings
14 Dec 2017
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Territorial Asylum. While the declaration never became a treaty or
13 Dec 2017
President Donald Trump's decision to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has been subject to
12 Dec 2017
Even with Islamic State defeated on the ground in Syria and the battlelines of the long-running war the subject of
12 Dec 2017
This week in Warsaw a new Polish prime minister was sworn in. The change in leadership occurred in the wake
07 Dec 2017
There are perhaps no negotiations more fraught, or with higher stakes, than those surrounding Israel-Palestine. Has the self-professed "world's greatest
06 Dec 2017
Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper was hoped to be as comprehensive as it was long-awaited. However, despite the document's broad
04 Dec 2017
This week Argentina began its presidency of the G20. This prominent role comes shortly after a major congressional victory for
27 Nov 2017
The new Foreign Policy White Paper is thoughtful and likely to last but is marred by the familiar idea that