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.

11 Jul 2024
The European Commission's Rule of Law Report, while assessing EU member states' adherence to key rule of law principles, significantly
10 Jul 2024
The Albanese government wants Australia to make more stuff. That won’t be possible without closer cooperation with our trading partners,
10 Jul 2024
The international landscape remains contradictory and fraught for the LGBTQ+ diplomat. Anecdotal experiences underscore broader issues faced by LGBTQ+ diplomats
09 Jul 2024
Economic engagement was a key focus at the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, and there has been some serious money being
09 Jul 2024
Dr Masoud Pezeshkian's election as president aligns with Iran's domestic and international priorities. His reformist stance, support from Supreme Leader
09 Jul 2024
Two weeks until Paris hosts the Olympic Games, the French have spoken. In the highest voter turnout since 1997, and
08 Jul 2024
Sanctions enforcement against North Korea is collapsing. Alternative strategies are likely to be ineffective, and North Korea is poised to
08 Jul 2024
War between Israel and Lebanon may be inevitable. What might Western support for Israel look like and how might Israel
08 Jul 2024
Japan has focused on increasing ties with Taiwan in response to changing regional power dynamics. A key question is if
05 Jul 2024
The irony of African politics is that those who promise to eradicate corruption are often the ones distributing money to
04 Jul 2024
Escalating tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea are greatly concerning. ASEAN needs to be prepared
04 Jul 2024
Home to more than 2,300 languages, Asia is both the most populous and most linguistically diverse continent on earth. The