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.

21 May 2025
As China expands its geo-economic footprint in the Persian Gulf through the Belt and Road Initiative, Japan has recalibrated its
21 May 2025
As Trump's tariffs hit Malaysia hard, deeper ties with China seem tempting, but at what cost? With Beijing offering economic
20 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign-made movies alluded to culture as a soft power resource and highlighted films’ role—Hollywood being
20 May 2025
One of the most notable aspects of the recent Chinese Navy’s circumnavigation of Australia was the diversity of interpretation by
19 May 2025
As Donald Trump’s new tariffs threaten to destabilise Southeast Asia’s economies, Indonesia faces a critical choice between quiet diplomacy and
19 May 2025
India’s recent precision strikes in Pakistan mark a turning point in South Asia’s fragile security landscape. As tensions escalate, Pakistan
19 May 2025
Future-proofing from the ground up is how eastern Indonesia is working towards climate resilience. Empowering women, honouring tradition, and listening
16 May 2025
In light of the ongoing military escalation between India and Pakistan, addressing the enduring violence in Kashmir requires a dual
16 May 2025
There is an arms race developing between the United States and China. But this race is not about kinds of
16 May 2025
India’s emerging “MIDWIFE” strategy reflects a calculated response to China’s growing regional assertiveness, balancing autonomy with deepening ties to the
14 May 2025
Facing mounting pressure from US tariffs and global trade volatility, Australia must urgently realign its economic strategy. Deepening ties with
13 May 2025
As Québec and Alberta edge closer to potential independence referenda, Canada faces a renewed crisis of national unity. Regionalism, fuelled