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 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
02 Sep 2014
With the Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIL, attracting extremists across Indonesia, there are growing fears that the group could
01 Sep 2014
Staying ahead of the curve: in the wake of an ever-evolving global market, Mike Callaghan discusses the Brisbane G20 Summit’s
29 Aug 2014
The extent of the current Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa has belatedly focused the attention of non-governmental organisations, local
29 Aug 2014
Professor Aurelia George Mulgan looks into the negotiation dynamics between the United States and Japan during the talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Real
29 Aug 2014
As a major oil exporter and positive influence on stabilising global energy markets, Saudi Arabia’s role in the G20 is
25 Aug 2014
Three months into Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Mod’s tenure, how do we assess his record to date? So far he