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.

26 Sep 2025
The Taliban's latest edict banning all books authored by women from Afghanistan's educational institutions represents a calculated act of cultural
26 Sep 2025
Following the twelve-day Iran-Israel war in June 2025, China has quietly accelerated its strategic partnership with a weakened Islamic Republic
25 Sep 2025
Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia has released a landmark report highlighting the urgent need for improved reporting mechanisms as
25 Sep 2025
Indonesia's August 2025 protests were fueled by deepfake videos and misinformation that resonated with existing economic grievances and anti-elite sentiment,
24 Sep 2025
A European recalibration is taking place as Washington wavers on Ukraine. The resentment palpable at a recent conference in Kyiv,
18 Sep 2025
Australia is joining other nations at the United Nations General Assembly in endorsing a declaration backing a two-state solution, signalling
18 Sep 2025
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to over 27 years in jail for an attempted coup d’état. His
18 Sep 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom has adopted a Trump-style, high-intensity propaganda strategy—complete with trolling, mock slogans, and theatrical ridicule—positioning himself as
18 Sep 2025
The BRICS’ New Development Bank and Contingent Reserve Arrangement challenge Western dominance by funding development with fewer strings attached and
16 Sep 2025
With the African Growth and Opportunity Act set to expire, Washington’s paralysis risks eroding U.S. economic influence in Africa, undermining
15 Sep 2025
President Marcos Jr.’s call for lifestyle checks has collided with citizen-driven online exposés, where luxury cars, designer bags, and “nepo
11 Sep 2025
Modern diplomacy extends far beyond foreign ministries and ambassadors, as domestic officials, civil society groups, and business leaders increasingly engage