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.

11 Sep 2014
Summary A recent statement by the Dalai Lama that he might abandon the tradition of having his successor chosen by
10 Sep 2014
As rigorous debate ensues on the decision to deploy Australian troops to Iraq in response to the threat from the Islamic
10 Sep 2014
As Taiwan expands its diplomatic networks throughout the region, Professor Bruce Jacobs reports on growing Australia-Taiwan ties and the prospect for
10 Sep 2014
As an emerging economy, Brazil has a vested interest in positive outcomes for modernised banking regulations, infrastructure investment and an
09 Sep 2014
Expert Panel-Fellows of the AIIA Hilary Charlesworth FAIIA-Professor, ANU; Director of Centre for International Governance and Justice Jocelyn Chey AM
09 Sep 2014
The perception that the Australian public will not tolerate casualties in foreign conflicts has shaped the decisions of both civilian
08 Sep 2014
Dr Susan Harris-Rimmer examines the challenges of the G20 when it comes to spurring on sustainable and strong development in
05 Sep 2014
The United States and Russia entered a new and more dangerous phase of their pseudo-Cold War this week. On the
05 Sep 2014
The improved health of the world’s citizens goes hand in hand with sustainable economic growth, hence the need for a
03 Sep 2014
With the IS seeking to expand its influence in Indonesia, incoming President Joko Widodo has urged local Muslim leaders to
03 Sep 2014
It has been rewarding to be High Commissioner here during Australia’s time on the United Nations Security Council. We have
02 Sep 2014
After opening its energy sector to private investment and riding out spillage from developed nations’ decisions, Mexico is an emergent