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.

08 Oct 2014
With Beijing declaring a 6 October 'deadline', Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution appears to have lost numbers. However, Chin Jin argues that, given
08 Oct 2014
Modernising taxation systems and global cooperation to prevent labyrinthine tax-minimisation, avoidance and evasion schemes should be at the heart of
07 Oct 2014
In the aftermath of the first democratic power transition in the country's history, Ian Dudgeon analyses the upcoming challenges of
04 Oct 2014
A strong steady hand is vital to manage the current global economy, but with so many balls in
the air, care
03 Oct 2014
In the aftermath of the 9 July Indonesian presidential election, Professor Tim Lindsey analyses the significance of the recent shift of
02 Oct 2014
Saudi Arabia is pursuing a range of political, economic and security strategies at the domestic, regional and international level in
01 Oct 2014
In May 1998, India conducted five nuclear tests. In agreeing to sell uranium to India, Australia becomes the latest country
30 Sep 2014
A valuable initiative of the G20, the formation of the Agricultural Market Information System is proving to be a calming,
29 Sep 2014
Summary The United States is the latest stop in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effort to attract strategic investment deals
28 Sep 2014
Against the conflicting nature of legal arguments questioning the recent wave of airstrikes launched by the US in Iraq and Syria,
26 Sep 2014
As well as contributing to the G20’s main agenda, Argentina is uniquely positioned to represent other developing economies – especially
26 Sep 2014
Some key elements have yet to embrace the idea of Australia and Japan as allies. Two groups not to have