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.

28 Dec 2015
Every five years, Vietnamese dare to hope that this time, the ruling Communist Party will take a chance on change. Four
25 Dec 2015
The years 2014-15 were a watershed for European security. The hope that NATO could enjoy a strategic pause and peace
24 Dec 2015
If one were to believe all that is written in the media then this century is witnessing the dawn of
24 Dec 2015
Expert Panel-Fellows of the AIIA Hilary Charlesworth FAIIA-Professor, ANU; Director of Centre for International Governance and Justice Jocelyn Chey AM
20 Dec 2015
Malcolm Turnbull’s first visit to Japan as Australian prime minister, to last for three days from December 18, is likely
18 Dec 2015
Today is the International Day of the Migrant, and while much of the world’s migration can be seen as a
18 Dec 2015
The State Grid Corporation of China, the world's largest electric utility company, was one of the bidders for the $10
17 Dec 2015
Principled though Australia’s commitment to freedom of navigation may be, freedom of navigation operations are not a serious roadblock to
15 Dec 2015
A year has passed since the Sydney Martin Place Siege shocked Australia, an event which reminds us that successfully combatting
14 Dec 2015
The world is different following adoption of the Paris Agreement on 12 December. We now have a new orientation for
14 Dec 2015
The final plenary of the Paris Climate Conference was like Woodstock for climate negotiators and their devotees. Even before Laurent
14 Dec 2015
This month in South Africa’s commercial heartland of Johannesburg, co-hosts of the triennial head of state Forum on China-Africa Cooperation