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.

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
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