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.

06 Nov 2017
COP23, the UN's climate change conference, starts this week and, beyond a discussion of pressing climate dangers, many will be
06 Nov 2017
Last week's decision by the International Criminal Court to investigate Afghanistan will potentially bring the activities of American agencies -
06 Nov 2017
Foreign policy bipartisanship is a difficult but common theme in Westminster systems such as Australia's; looking at the particular case of
06 Nov 2017
After the victory of Silvio Berlusconi's candidate in last weekend's Sicilian election, and with prospects of a Berlusconi comeback in
02 Nov 2017
The stand-off at the asylum seeker detention centre on Manus Island has created a predictable crisis with no clear long-term
02 Nov 2017
The push for Catalan independence has triggered one of Spain's biggest crises in decades. Amid accusations of sedition and rebellion,
31 Oct 2017
Despite economic challenges and recent domestic strife, South Africa is working towards a stable future. Combatting corruption and pursing international
31 Oct 2017
The recently announced Australian space agency opens a new frontier for opportunity but the country must prepare its legislation for
23 Oct 2017
Despite maintaining a commanding majority in last weekend's Japanese elections, neither Shinzo Abe nor his Liberal Democratic Party are popular
23 Oct 2017
Australia's prosperity depends heavily on strengthening its trade and investment globally and the recent convergence of the two has required
23 Oct 2017
How can Australia navigate international uncertainty to ensure its foreign policy works to secure the country's prosperity? Amidst the shifting
23 Oct 2017
The battle for Marawi may be over, but it is clear that, beyond the rehabilitation of the city, there are