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.

15 Jun 2017
Saudi Arabia and several neighbours have imposed heavy economic sanctions on Qatar over its alleged support for extremist groups. Even
12 Jun 2017
With UKIP’s purpose achieved in securing Britain’s exit from the EU, voters have abandoned the party. Yet concerns about migration,
09 Jun 2017
Prime minister Theresa May has lost her gamble in calling a general election. She was seeking to enhance her authority
09 Jun 2017
It was a sign of the Shangri-La Dialogue's declining relevance when China sent a low-level delegation and India no delegation
09 Jun 2017
Familiar great and rising powers have the most influence in shaping the international order. With careful strategy and by playing
09 Jun 2017
Before the US Senate Intelligence Committee, former FBI director James Comey accused Russia of interfering in the US presidential election.
05 Jun 2017
Today’s transnational problems cannot be solved by hiding behind borders. With their shared values, the EU and Australia must and
05 Jun 2017
Australia’s relationship with the EU has come a long way but room for improvement remains, including the absence of a
05 Jun 2017
After years of benign neglect, Europe is re-emerging with a higher priority in Australian thinking on security, foreign policy and
05 Jun 2017
A comprehensive free trade agreement between Australia and the EU would not only boost trade and economic opportunities for Australian
05 Jun 2017
A survey of Australian attitudes toward the European Union shows concerns about Brexit, economic troubles and neighbourhood crises—but also many areas
05 Jun 2017
To outside observers, the idea of EU-Australia relations can appear abstract. But from winemaking to rocket science, Australians and Europeans