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.

17 Jun 2025
For loyal followers of international climate politics, the potential of Australia's successful bid to host the United Nations climate conference,
17 Jun 2025
Once the industrial heart of the Soviet Union, Ukraine is fast becoming a cornerstone of Europe’s defence future. Despite enduring
16 Jun 2025
A new survey of more than 850 businesses active in the Australia–China economic corridor reveals sustained confidence in China’s economic
13 Jun 2025
While climate change affects all countries in the region, South Asia lacks a coordinated regional response. Without trust-building measures and
12 Jun 2025
Australia’s symbolic actions on Palestine may not change the course of the conflict, but they matter deeply at home. As
12 Jun 2025
As humanitarian needs escalate in Gaza, Israel’s contractor-led aid model raises urgent legal and ethical questions. Can a non-UN, security-conscious
12 Jun 2025
Serbia’s future hinges on how it navigates its competing loyalties. Its path forward depends on whether it chooses to lean
11 Jun 2025
As Chinese investment expands in Vanuatu, tensions are rising over land ownership between foreign investors and Indigenous landowners. A hybrid
11 Jun 2025
Singapore's 2025 election, coinciding with Australia’s federal election, offers a lens through which to examine the interplay of domestic politics
11 Jun 2025
As the UN Ocean Conference takes place, India’s active role in the Blue Talks reflects a maritime agenda shaped by
11 Jun 2025
Amid rising protectionism under a second Trump administration, calls for trade diversification by middle powers like Canada are gaining traction.
11 Jun 2025
As Australia marked Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3June ), a landmark exhibition at the National Museum of Australia reminds