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.

30 Sep 2024
In a sign of changing geopolitical and economic realities in the country, capital flight is becoming increasingly apparent in China.
30 Sep 2024
Emotions that foster conflict can spread on social media and create pressure for China’s leaders to escalate during an international
30 Sep 2024
Meryl Streep brings global attention to the ever-deteriorating situation for Afghan women. Her speech at the UN General Assembly went
27 Sep 2024
Mid-July 2024 saw two major events on China’s economic and trade sectors, the first with the Third Party Plenum (TPP)
26 Sep 2024
Policymakers in the “Five Eyes” countries seem to have concluded that China represents a significant security threat. But do their
25 Sep 2024
In the last 18 months, the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and
24 Sep 2024
Months after his defeat in July’s National Assembly elections, French President Emmanuel Macron has finally appointed a new prime minister
24 Sep 2024
The International Criminal Court aspires to hold all leaders accountable for serious international crimes. But thus far, the Court has
23 Sep 2024
The Pacific Islands Forum enteres a new era. The recent meeting of leaders encouraged cooperation, but for Taiwan the conditions
23 Sep 2024
The 20th annual Canberra Networking Day (CND), hosted by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), once again underscored the intricate
22 Sep 2024
The Afghan Taliban have commenced an aggressive attempt to thrust aside and silence critical Afghan voices in international circles. If
20 Sep 2024
While the on-going Russo-Ukraine war has obvious consequences for East-West relations, the impact of this conflict on Russia’s relations with