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.

24 Jul 2024
In Myanmar, women are fighting on two fronts: resisting the military regime and dismantling entrenched patriarchal norms. They use women-to-women
24 Jul 2024
This year, the UN General Assembly and World Health Organisation will negotiate setting up collaborative mechanisms for protecting against future
19 Jul 2024
Terrorism deeply undermines human dignity and stability by targeting the psychological and moral underpinnings of societies, aiming to manipulate perceptions
18 Jul 2024
As the protection status of Syrians has became increasingly less “temporary” in Turkish politics, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan finds himself
17 Jul 2024
Mexico has elected its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. What does this mean for Mexico and its relationships with the
17 Jul 2024
Since the First World War, Franco-Australian defence cooperation has been part of a long-term commitment between the two nations. Despite
16 Jul 2024
President Joe Biden says only God will prevent him running for re-election. Should Biden drop out of the race, and
16 Jul 2024
Tensions in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China have increased, causing Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to
15 Jul 2024
Indonesia has introduced import duties on goods, primarily from China, to protect domestic industries from unfair competition. However, the drastic
15 Jul 2024
The multilateral trade system is facing increasing challenges, from geopoliticisation to securitisation. EU-China trade relations have been in constant change
11 Jul 2024
If Vladimir Putin had been looking for a not-so-secret agent to assist him in his mission to cause unrest in
11 Jul 2024
As the US-led NATO forces withdrew, China stepped into Afghanistan, focusing on exploiting mineral resources, including lithium, crucial for green