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.

16 Sep 2014
While important regulatory and reform progress has been made in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis, Domenico Lombardi argues
16 Sep 2014
Today, in globalised economies, modern slavery permeates all industries and manifests in different forms of forced and exploitative labour conditions.
15 Sep 2014
To avoid stagnation in the future world economy, G20 nations need to remain vigilant of their various fiscal and monetary
14 Sep 2014
The alliance has taken on decidedly imperialist hues of late, but poking the Russian bear amounts to strategic idiocy, writes
12 Sep 2014
While the Gulf Co-operation Council faces unprecedented challenges, these are not, as yet, significant enough to threaten the existence of
12 Sep 2014
If Brisbane G20 is to succeed, then sticking to key issues of boosting growth, strengthening economic resilience and getting the
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