Latest must-read analysis

  • Feb 2
  • 7 min read

Turkey's president will seek constitutional reforms

As he embarks on what is likely his last term as president, Erdogan is looking to consolidate his legacy

Turkey
  • Feb 2
  • 2 min read

New Zealand role in AUKUS will face limitations

Bilateral talks will soon begin on New Zealand's entry into areas of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States pact

New Zealand
  • Feb 1
  • 7 min read

ASEAN will pursue incremental engagement in Myanmar

Myanmar was represented at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat earlier this week

Myanmar
  • Feb 1
  • 7 min read

Gaza ceasefire might avert looming Israel-Lebanon war

The status quo of limited escalation on the Israel-Lebanon border looks increasingly unsustainable

Israel
  • Feb 1
  • 6 min read

Belgium should survive surge of Flemish far right

The far-right party which wants to dissolve Belgium is leading in the polls ahead of June’s federal election

Belgium
  • Jan 31
  • 7 min read

Russia’s ties with Iran will grow stronger

Moscow is seeking to turn what has historically been a transactional relationship into something deeper and enduring

Iran
  • Jan 31
  • 7 min read

Australian foreign property rules are mainly political

The Labor government is targeting foreign owners of property as part of efforts to ease the housing affordability crisis

Australia
  • Jan 31
  • 7 min read

Democratic slippages may fuel African coups

African governments face legitimacy challenges due to corruption, insecurity, economic malaise and unaccountability

Middle East / Africa
  • Jan 31
  • 7 min read

EU farmer unrest looks set to persist

French farmers are determined to continue protests despite the government's decision to grant concessions

Belgium