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 Feb 2026
For several decades, gender equality has been a central pillar of global development and international aid, shaping how development challenges are
19 Feb 2026
Amid intensifying regional challenges and weakening multilateral systems, the trans-Tasman alliance must evolve from habit into a deliberately integrated, credible,
19 Feb 2026
When Washington declared a “national emergency” over Cuba in February 2026, it did more than tighten existing sanctions. By authorising a tariff framework on countries supplying
18 Feb 2026
The Bondi massacre highlights ongoing challenges in Australia’s ability to detect and prevent lone-actor extremist violence, particularly when individuals are
17 Feb 2026
Indonesia is attempting to regulate disinformation and foreign propaganda, risking the country’s democracy, which is already in decline. Indonesia is
12 Feb 2026
COP31 presents Australia with an opportunity to shape ambitious outcomes on the global transition away from fossil fuels and the
12 Feb 2026
Australia faces a strategic opportunity to deepen ties with its three most important neighbours. With these countries on Australia’s doorstep
12 Feb 2026
After 26 years of negotiations, the EU’s Partnership Agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay)
12 Feb 2026
India is not choosing sides—it is shaping the regional environment. Five strategic fundamentals are steadily redefining China’s room for manoeuvre
11 Feb 2026
For a middle power seeking to diversify its strategic and economic exposure while upholding its commitments to the US alliance,
05 Feb 2026
Will the US-Iran ‘peace talks succeed or fail? Given the mix of personalities and national interests involved, we just don’t
05 Feb 2026
A 10-minute video on X has been viewed eleven million times in the past six months. In it, senior members