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.

27 Apr 2017
Contrary to widespread concerns about a troubled Sino-American relationship, Beijing and Washington DC have demonstrated remarkable pragmatism in managing their
27 Apr 2017
Allegations that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign team colluded with Russian intelligence to influence the American election results deeply concerned allies
24 Apr 2017
Reports that the Indian government intends to block Australia’s participation in this year’s Malabar naval exercises are a setback for Canberra. However, better
24 Apr 2017
The first round of voting in the French presidential election delivered centrist Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen of the
24 Apr 2017
After meeting with Xi Jinping, Donald Trump told the world that Korea used to be part of China, apparently relying
24 Apr 2017
The support offered to Australia's veterans and their families rarely matches the grand rhetoric about the Anzacs. What if the country
24 Apr 2017
The influence of race and religion in Indonesian politics is being re-examined in the wake of last week's defeat of
24 Apr 2017
On the weekend, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim announced a rethink of the institution’s role in international development, building
20 Apr 2017
By calling an early election for June, British Prime Minister Theresa May has not only surprised political observers but also cunningly
19 Apr 2017
This year’s election in Jakarta is a proxy battle between the larger forces of Indonesia’s national politics. If the incumbent,
19 Apr 2017
The emergence of Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron as the leading candidates in this weekend's French presidential election reflects
19 Apr 2017
Following North Korea’s failed missile test, the usual set of suggestions for South Korean foreign policy will be trotted out: