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.

11 Jun 2025
As Australia marked Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3June ), a landmark exhibition at the National Museum of Australia reminds
06 Jun 2025
Once defined by its missionary zeal to “make the world safe for democracy,” US foreign policy has increasingly shifted away
06 Jun 2025
Alternative media is reshaping Australia’s political landscape, challenging traditional narratives and amplifying marginalised voices. As online platforms gain influence, they
06 Jun 2025
Poland’s new anti-EU and pro-Trump president is good news for neither Poland nor Europe. While currently Poland is a frontline
06 Jun 2025
In Romania’s elections, a satirical meme about corruption reached more citizens than most traditional campaign advertisements, and it wasn’t created
05 Jun 2025
Since the 2023 presidential elections, Ankara’s fight against inflation is showing mixed results amid policy shifts, capital volatility, and business
05 Jun 2025
Australia’s decision to turn from Britain to the United States in 1942 was born out of necessity, not sentiment. Today,
05 Jun 2025
As tensions deepen on the Korean Peninsula, Australia’s claim to middle power diplomacy faces a strategic test. How Canberra can
29 May 2025
Despite growing concerns about the consequences of a second Trump presidency for Australia, the newly re-elected Labor party remains committed
28 May 2025
As China and India reshape Africa’s used-vehicle landscape, the continent faces a critical juncture in mobility, regulation, and environmental sustainability.
28 May 2025
US President Donald Trump’s unilateral tariffs, and their negative impact on global markets, have shocked the world. Assessment of their
27 May 2025
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s detention by the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks the first time that a former head