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.

10 Feb 2015
Between 2005 and 2012, AUSFTA diverted US$53.1 billion of trade, leaving Australia and the United States worse off than they would
07 Feb 2015
By reaching out to his main political rival, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo could ensure that his anti-corruption credentials are
06 Feb 2015
Peter Greste's case highlights a certain hypocrisy relating to press freedom. The timing was intriguing. On the day Australian journalist
05 Feb 2015
Since the UN Secretary-General selection process favours agreeableness above visionary objectives, Ban Ki-moon’s successor in 2017 is unlikely to embody
05 Feb 2015
The potential execution of two Australian citizens threatens to strain Australia-Indonesia relations. It now seems almost inevitable that two Australians, drug
04 Feb 2015
Are oil and gas being left out of current conflict narratives? Recent conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Ukraine have
31 Jan 2015
The recent election of President Maithripala Sirisena heralds a golden opportunity for Sri Lanka to heal old wounds and to
30 Jan 2015
While the 25 January elections represent a widespread rejection of austerity measures in Greece, reversing these policies will be easier
30 Jan 2015
The new US-Cuba talks are a refreshing burst of sunshine in the 54-year dismal relationship between neighbours separated by a
29 Jan 2015
The recent and sharp fall in fossil fuel prices, thanks to new extractive techniques, will not last forever. It is
28 Jan 2015
While 26 January is an important national holiday in both India and Australia, the events and conversations marking this year's
28 Jan 2015
ANZUS is a trade off with some unexpected obligations. Recent polling suggests that support for Australia’s US alliance remains strong