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.

21 Apr 2015
For a negotiated solution to the Tibetan issue to succeed, Tibetan and Chinese leaders will need to recognise each other’s
20 Apr 2015
The latest refugee deaths in the Mediterranean – 700 people drowned when the overcrowded fishing vessel in which they were travelling from
18 Apr 2015
Is there a contradiction in the approach toward Cuba and Venezuela, as spearheaded by the U.S.? Or, does such an
17 Apr 2015
Aspirations for Kurdish independence face many regional challenges. The world looked on in horror in August 2014, when small numbers
16 Apr 2015
Popular culture in teaching and research can illuminate different representations, produce different forms of knowledge and recognise different claims to
16 Apr 2015
The candidates for next year’s US presidential elections have divergent views on American foreign policy. It is hard to believe.
15 Apr 2015
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop’s visit to Tehran this week presents a rare opportunity for Australia to take the lead in
15 Apr 2015
The news that Australia faces a $30 billion revenue hit over the next four years as a result of lower
10 Apr 2015
Pacific women are moving beyond their conventional roles as wives and mothers. Dame Meg Taylor is no ordinary woman. The
09 Apr 2015
Both Iran and the US need to reassure the public of the other country regarding their intentions for the nuclear
08 Apr 2015
Turkey's losses during the First World War should not be forgotten. There was a moment in Russell Crowe’s latest film, The Water
08 Apr 2015
This is part 2 of a three-part essay on the prospects for a global climate deal at the Paris 2015