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.

18 Jun 2025
In July 2024, armed conflict forced Malak Abdalla and her family to flee their home in the city of Al-Fasher,
18 Jun 2025
When Indonesia’s president, Prabowo Subianto, declined a rare invitation to the G7 Summit in Canada this week—opting instead to appear
18 Jun 2025
Young women's leadership is vital to respond to the complexity of today’s peace and security challenges. Learning from, and supporting,
18 Jun 2025
Vietnam’s foreign policy has entered a new phase under the leadership of General Secretary To Lam, who has framed the
17 Jun 2025
Since the 1997 transfer of Hong Kong’s sovereignty from the UK to PRC, the Chinese state and the people of
17 Jun 2025
The outcome of the 2025 mid-term elections senatorial contest in the Philippines will significantly shape the political landscape. The 2028
17 Jun 2025
Once the industrial heart of the Soviet Union, Ukraine is fast becoming a cornerstone of Europe’s defence future. Despite enduring
16 Jun 2025
A new survey of more than 850 businesses active in the Australia–China economic corridor reveals sustained confidence in China’s economic
13 Jun 2025
While climate change affects all countries in the region, South Asia lacks a coordinated regional response. Without trust-building measures and
12 Jun 2025
Australia’s symbolic actions on Palestine may not change the course of the conflict, but they matter deeply at home. As
12 Jun 2025
As humanitarian needs escalate in Gaza, Israel’s contractor-led aid model raises urgent legal and ethical questions. Can a non-UN, security-conscious
12 Jun 2025
Serbia’s future hinges on how it navigates its competing loyalties. Its path forward depends on whether it chooses to lean