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.

14 Jan 2015
A walk through last year's winners in soft power diplomacy.  The contestants are on stage for the annual Madeleine Award for the
14 Jan 2015
Jihadis in Pakistan. Zealots in India. How two old enemies can change their narratives. Rooting out the poison of religious
09 Jan 2015
Wednesday's deadly attack against a French satirical publication has the potential to upset relations between European states and their Muslim
07 Jan 2015
Myanmar’s prospects for future reform are looking more robust. Two critical observations can be made about Myanmar as we enter
06 Jan 2015
On 8 January 2015 Sri Lankans go to the polls, two years earlier than expected.  Sri Lanka’s president, Mahinda Rajapaksa,
01 Jan 2015
Coinciding with the start of New Zealand’s term on the UN Security Council, former Permanent Representative to the United Nations,
31 Dec 2014
It may be bad news for blog-writers, but images are often what lives on in the memory. When we think
30 Dec 2014
The Russian President’s recent visit is reinvigorating the India-Russia strategic partnership. On 11 December 2014 President Vladimir Putin visited India
29 Dec 2014
In the climate of Australia's recent aid cuts, it is hoped that the Australia Awards for Africa program remains intact. 
27 Dec 2014
Statelessness persists despite the universal right to nationality Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that everyone
26 Dec 2014
Governments and NGOs need learn from the past to ensure that international response systems are truly fit for purpose. Today
23 Dec 2014
ASEAN deserves more focused attention from both Australia’s business community and foreign policymakers.Things just haven’t clicked the way they should