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.

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
25 Aug 2014
In order to attract private sector investment, Dr Stephen Grenville proposes a progressive G20-led collaboration between multilateral development banks, credit
22 Aug 2014
A G20 emphasis on energy infrastructure, reducing impractical subsidies, better technology and instituting new rules will strengthen global energy market
21 Aug 2014
China continues to play a long game in asserting its territorial claims and hegemonic ambitions in the South China Sea
19 Aug 2014
The time has come for greater collaboration and dedicated action from all members if the G20 is to fulfil its
15 Aug 2014
Summary South China Morning Post reported Aug. 14 that China's Agricultural Cultivation Bureau under the Ministry of Agriculture had taken control
15 Aug 2014
Recalcitrance in ratifying IMF reform, hostility in Congress and geopolitical pressure over Ukraine may undermine the United States’ contribution to
13 Aug 2014
If it believes that nuclear weapons no longer pose a catastrophic threat today, current public opinion is seriously mistaken. As
11 Aug 2014
An embrace of inspired, forward-thinking banking policies and regulations across both developed and developing economies is needed to accelerate global
11 Aug 2014
US Secretary of State, John Kerry, makes a second, unannounced election-related visit to Kabul, as the country awaits the outcome