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.

15 Apr 2026
The Iran conflict has touched Australian universities in ways that go well beyond a distant geopolitical crisis - disrupting mobility,
15 Apr 2026
Indonesia is South-East Asia's largest economy and spends billions on its Makan Bergizi Gratis program to feed its most vulnerable.
15 Apr 2026
Neither Trump nor Eden paid attention to the lessons of history and to the driving forces behind their opponents' determination
09 Apr 2026
Over the decades, Tokyo has been one of Jakarta’s largest financial partners.  Prabowo’s visit, however, marks the strengthening of a
09 Apr 2026
As regional cohesion falters under the weight of US-China great power competition, territorial disputes in the South China Sea and
08 Apr 2026
Although the South China Sea dispute mainly involves China and some ASEAN countries, the United States has played an important
07 Apr 2026
Since 2009, Australian maritime security policy has rested on four interlocking pillars: practical engagement with Indo‑Pacific partners; regional defence cooperation
07 Apr 2026
What the first month has revealed is a war producing outcomes directly contrary to its stated objectives. The strikes have
01 Apr 2026
Indonesia is advancing a digital downstreaming strategy that extends beyond raw mineral processing. Recognising that building an advanced fabrication plant
01 Apr 2026
Middle Eastern crises have long acted as external audits of ASEAN’s economic model. From the 1973 embargo to current instability
31 Mar 2026
Australia and the European Union (EU) signed a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 24 March 2026. This, along with a new Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) agreement, contributes to a partnership that according to President of
30 Mar 2026
Australia’s world-first ban on social media for children under 16 years of age has prompted governments worldwide, including in the European Union,