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 Feb 2024
The Australian government asserts that China's military buildup is the largest of any country in post-war history. Their threat perception
19 Feb 2024
Australia is a colonial country. The resulting unresolved grievances and challenges must be grappled with, but engagement between original and
16 Feb 2024
Ecuador has seen a sizable increase in “narcopolitics” in recent years. One of its most challenging issues is dealing with
16 Feb 2024
Australia is no longer competitive in the nickel market, largely due to Indonesia’s recent domination in the sector. This domination
15 Feb 2024
Both Australia and Japan have signed onto new COP28 pledges to transition away from fossil fuels. The accelerating shift to
15 Feb 2024
India's diplomatic, economic, and cultural engagements with Africa have grown substantially in the last three decades, though the drivers of
14 Feb 2024
Iran and Russia have entered a closer political, economic, and military relationship during the past two years, the trigger widely
12 Feb 2024
In the second of this series on the global election scene, Colin Chapman looks at controversial elections taking place in
08 Feb 2024
From Buenos Aires to Davos, Milei's bold reforms spark fervent debate and global attention, challenging traditional economic paradigms while navigating
07 Feb 2024
As the 2024 election in the US approaches, trust in government and media is eroding. Regulating Big Tech to make
06 Feb 2024
As OECD countries move forward with marriage equality, Japan’s stance remains unchanged, with the ruling party’s religious alliances suggesting a
06 Feb 2024
The latest war in Gaza began with Hamas’s 7 October attack. Israel’s response is brutally destructive but is proving indecisive