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.

25 Jun 2025
US involvement in Israel’s escalating military campaign against Iran raises urgent questions about international legal norms. At stake is whether
24 Jun 2025
With Iran under siege and no real support from its major partners, China’s passive posture is drawing criticism from across
24 Jun 2025
While US government rhetoric is very supportive of the use of commercial technology for defence, acquisition professionals are incentivised not
23 Jun 2025
China is leading the charge in the global clean energy race, leaving Australia with a critical choice: engage or fall
20 Jun 2025
China’s strategy to internationalise the renminbi (RMB) is about building resilience and influence through selective, state-managed global integration. Beijing is
18 Jun 2025
In July 2024, armed conflict forced Malak Abdalla and her family to flee their home in the city of Al-Fasher,
18 Jun 2025
When Indonesia’s president, Prabowo Subianto, declined a rare invitation to the G7 Summit in Canada this week—opting instead to appear
18 Jun 2025
Young women's leadership is vital to respond to the complexity of today’s peace and security challenges. Learning from, and supporting,
18 Jun 2025
Vietnam’s foreign policy has entered a new phase under the leadership of General Secretary To Lam, who has framed the
17 Jun 2025
Since the 1997 transfer of Hong Kong’s sovereignty from the UK to PRC, the Chinese state and the people of
17 Jun 2025
The outcome of the 2025 mid-term elections senatorial contest in the Philippines will significantly shape the political landscape. The 2028
17 Jun 2025
For loyal followers of international climate politics, the potential of Australia's successful bid to host the United Nations climate conference,