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.

16 May 2017
The economic situation in Venezuela has become desperate and the country’s political system appears unsustainable. As the government moves in
10 May 2017
The new South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been sworn in and is expected to bring significant change to the country's
09 May 2017
A change of leadership in South Korea is likely to mean new engagement between Seoul and Pyongyang. At this time in particular, the record
08 May 2017
Emmanuel Macron achieved a strong victory over Marine Le Pen in the French presidential elections on the weekend. While he
08 May 2017
China’s disruption of an intergovernmental meeting last week brought international geopolitics to Perth, but it was largely ignored in Western Australia. Can
08 May 2017
Australia has been subject to criticism for its ostensibly selective commitment to international law. This misses the larger picture of
04 May 2017
This week’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has provided a much-needed opportunity to
01 May 2017
North Korea has conducted its ninth reported failed missile test since US President Donald Trump's inauguration. With the nuclear threat
01 May 2017
China’s influence in North Korea has waned, but Beijing remains the only player capable of bringing together all sides to
01 May 2017
The attention directed toward Ivanka Trump’s participation in the recent Women20 Summit in Berlin overshadowed the important progress made at
30 Apr 2017
While Western journalists at the 30th ASEAN Summit waited to hear what would be said about disputes in the South China
29 Apr 2017
World Veterinary Day on 29 April draws attention to the role of farmed animals in spreading antimicrobial resistance and diminishing