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 Nov 2017
With aid making up the bulk of the Australia foreign policy budget, the Foreign Policy White Paper represents a missed
27 Nov 2017
Indonesians reading the Foreign Policy White Paper would be forgiven for thinking that Australia doesn’t see their country as all
27 Nov 2017
Building a secure future for Australia starts with a strong national security strategy. With a focus on counterterrorism, organised crime and
27 Nov 2017
The Foreign Policy White Paper's implication that international law is little more than an extension of US foreign policy is
27 Nov 2017
While Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper makes all the right noises regarding a rules-based order between states, there are some
27 Nov 2017
The mixed response from China to the Foreign Policy White Paper reflects the paper's mixed messages regarding Australia's attitude towards
27 Nov 2017
In a rapidly changing world, the unveiling of the Foreign Policy White Paper represents the closest thing the Turnbull government
27 Nov 2017
The new Foreign Policy White Paper offers a mix of soft power and cooperative initiatives alongside the usual emphasis on
27 Nov 2017
In a dynamic Indo-Pacific region, what was once purely trade policy is now also security policy. But with Australia looking
22 Nov 2017
In the wake of Robert Mugabe's reluctant relinquishment of power this week celebrations have erupted in the streets of Harare.
22 Nov 2017
Lebanese Prime Minster Saad Hariri's strange resignation left the country puzzling over the reach of Saudi Arabia. Now that he
22 Nov 2017
To the surprise of many, the slow and steady negotiations for a new German government led by Angela Merkel fell