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.

30 Jul 2025
Australia’s increasingly restrictive international student policies—ranging from visa fee hikes to enrolment caps—risk undermining one of the country’s most valuable
30 Jul 2025
In Latin America, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela are not alone in their support for Russia and its invasion of Ukraine.
28 Jul 2025
Calls for Australia to provide greater reassurance to the US reflect valid concerns about maintaining a strong alliance, but that
28 Jul 2025
Indonesia is entering a new phase of religious environmentalism, with ecotheology officially recognised as a national policy priority. As faith-based
25 Jul 2025
As Colombia celebrates 45 years of diplomatic ties with the US, it is simultaneously redefining its foreign policy by forging
25 Jul 2025
A new study reveals the disturbing scale of gender-based violent extremism festering in online spaces like 4chan, where Australian and
24 Jul 2025
The Russia-Ukraine war has ushered in a new era of warfare defined by low-cost, commercially available drones that challenge the
24 Jul 2025
The Chenab Bridge and USBRL mark a transformative leap in India’s military logistics across Kashmir, reducing travel time and reinforcing
23 Jul 2025
When Friedrich Merz’s party won the German federal election in February, the new chancellor vowed to strengthen Europe’s defence and
23 Jul 2025
Since April 2023, the Sudanese civil war has claimed over 150,000 lives and displaced 12 million people. Once seen as
23 Jul 2025
In 1948, 1967, and 1973 Israel won three wars of strength, overcoming its adversaries and preserving its sovereignty. In 2025,
22 Jul 2025
The global scramble for critical minerals is hardening into a resource cold war. Rare earths have long hogged the limelight,