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.

23 May 2024
In the past decade, China has emerged as Australia’s biggest competitor for influence in both Papua New Guinea (PNG) and
21 May 2024
Increasing geopolitical tensions and domestic political pressures have tested Fiji’s efforts to strike a balance in relations with its traditional
21 May 2024
In the aftermath of a helicopter crash and President Ebrahim Raisi’s death, Iran stands at a crossroads. Who will be
20 May 2024
The Australian news cycle has been dominated by the fight between the Australian eSafety Commissioner and X Corp (formerly known
17 May 2024
Some 80,000 people were abducted by North Korea during the Korean War. Many have never been seen again, and their
16 May 2024
Atrocities that are occuring every day in Sudan are often neglected and quickly forgotten. If the conflict is not addressed
16 May 2024
Largely unnoticed, the Afghan Taliban have been rapidly expanding a network of Madrassas to propagate their ideology to a captive
15 May 2024
With the potential inclusion of Japan and other Indo-Pacific partners in AUKUS Pillar II projects, the agreement is being pulled
14 May 2024
Last month, the European Parliament narrowly voted to pass a landmark raft of legislation called the New Pact on Migration
14 May 2024
French and German credibility has reached new lows on the Ukraine issue, risking European security as each seeks to sure
13 May 2024
South Africa is moving away from the party that brought Nelson Mandela to power, and the nation beyond Apartheid. For
09 May 2024
Violence and armed conflict produce many lasting consequences within a community. With over 120 conflicts and situations of violence still