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.

19 Aug 2024
The idea that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was driven by fears of NATO expansion over-simplifies complex geopolitical dynamics. Such arguments,
16 Aug 2024
The question of how South Africa regulates its multiple Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) and how effective that regulation
15 Aug 2024
Efforts in Japan to develop memory preservation, infrastructure reinforcement, and community involvement have helped to build more resilient societies in
14 Aug 2024
Parliamentary systems foster stronger, more inclusive institutions which contribute to better economic performance and stability. Evidence suggests that presidential systems,
14 Aug 2024
President Joe Biden’s late withdrawal from the election has given Democratic nominee Kamala Harris limited time to impact the election.
13 Aug 2024
The war between Russia and Ukraine hinges not just on military engagements but also on the willpower and economic capacities
13 Aug 2024
The view that Russian aggression towards Ukraine is driven solely by the goal of maintaining its neutrality as a buffer
09 Aug 2024
With both Kamala Harris and former Donald Trump intensifying their presidential campaigns, the implications for foreign policy are many. For
09 Aug 2024
Israel’s recent assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders have brought the Middle East to the brink of broader hostilities, including
08 Aug 2024
Misleading entertainment visuals on TikTok are more potent than hate speech content, making misinformation and disinformation harder to identify. The
07 Aug 2024
Since the establishment of their diplomatic relations in 1974, Australia and Maldives have established close bilateral cooperation. Over the years,
07 Aug 2024
The EU's Single Market allows unrestricted movement of goods, services, people, and capital among its members, making the EU Australia's