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.

04 May 2015
On World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, Fiji’s news media and civil society groups continue to hope for a
01 May 2015
Is peace possible, or a hopeless dream? It was reported this week that the UN’s Special Envoy for Syria, Stefan
30 Apr 2015
Ensuring that the Trans-Trasman relationship continues to deliver for both sides of The Ditch is the ultimate tribute to the
29 Apr 2015
Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, under whose rule hundreds of thousands of people in Darfur have been killed, was re-elected on 27
29 Apr 2015
The executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will leave most Australians dismayed by President Jokowi’s refusal of clemency, angered
29 Apr 2015
Although NGOs possess a comparative advantage in disaster relief due to their regional experience and lack of partisan affiliation, insufficient
28 Apr 2015
Summary On April 26, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will kick off what is shaping up to be a landmark
24 Apr 2015
Unlike many other democracies, Australia has chosen not to recognise the Armenian genocide. There’s no escaping the media blitz on
24 Apr 2015
The UK election – clarity, or fuzzy power sharing? On the morning of 7th May 2015, Britain will wake up
23 Apr 2015
After sixty years, the Bandung Conference still provides an important lesson for Australia on how to understand Indonesia’s world-view. This
23 Apr 2015
Sir James Plimsoll's accomplishments exemplify what makes a good diplomat, according to Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter
23 Apr 2015
Expert Panel-Fellows of the AIIA Hilary Charlesworth FAIIA-Professor, ANU; Director of Centre for International Governance and Justice Jocelyn Chey AM