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.

17 Feb 2015
As the deadline for nuclear negotiations with Iran approaches, many questions remain unresolved. We’re rapidly getting down to the endgame in
13 Feb 2015
Despite assertions that Australia is the ‘best country in the world’, it continues to lag in many areas, including educational
12 Feb 2015
The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) is likely to have significant consequences in the local property markets, especially for those
12 Feb 2015
Australia’s submarine acquisition strategy is opaque, convoluted and politically unpopular. We’ve written a lot about the future submarine project over
10 Feb 2015
Between 2005 and 2012, AUSFTA diverted US$53.1 billion of trade, leaving Australia and the United States worse off than they would
07 Feb 2015
By reaching out to his main political rival, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo could ensure that his anti-corruption credentials are
06 Feb 2015
Peter Greste's case highlights a certain hypocrisy relating to press freedom. The timing was intriguing. On the day Australian journalist
05 Feb 2015
Since the UN Secretary-General selection process favours agreeableness above visionary objectives, Ban Ki-moon’s successor in 2017 is unlikely to embody
05 Feb 2015
The potential execution of two Australian citizens threatens to strain Australia-Indonesia relations. It now seems almost inevitable that two Australians, drug
04 Feb 2015
Are oil and gas being left out of current conflict narratives? Recent conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Ukraine have
31 Jan 2015
The recent election of President Maithripala Sirisena heralds a golden opportunity for Sri Lanka to heal old wounds and to
30 Jan 2015
While the 25 January elections represent a widespread rejection of austerity measures in Greece, reversing these policies will be easier