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 Oct 2017
The sudden emergence of a new political party has complicated Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s plans for an easy election.
11 Oct 2017
With the launch of the new Indo-Pacific Health Security Initiative, Australia is taking antimicrobial resistance seriously as it seeks to
11 Oct 2017
The unpredictable nature of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan is being further complicated by internal political disputes and outside interference. What
11 Oct 2017
Australia's Aid for Trade agenda does little to advance the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, with a view that the environment
04 Oct 2017
The Catalan president has said the Spanish region will declare independence following last weekend's referendum, but it need never have
04 Oct 2017
The Australian government has launched an ambitious cyber affairs strategy, seeking to take a leading role in building a free,
20 Sep 2017
Donald Trump's speech to the UN General Assembly made clear his brazen stance on North Korea and more, much to
20 Sep 2017
Angela Merkel is in a leading position for Sunday's elections in Germany, but 40 per cent of voters remain undecided
03 Oct 2017
The strength of Islamic State lies in its powerful propaganda which means defeat requires a robust strategy to counter the
19 Sep 2017
An Australia-EU trade agreement may be completed within two years after Australia was announced as one of the first to
03 Oct 2017
Analysis of jihadist communications is a vital tool for guiding Australian counterterrorism efforts. Islamic State’s Dabiq magazine remains an important
19 Sep 2017
What is the role of women in international politics and diplomacy today? In a field commonly dominated by men, women