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Our commentary items are persuasive pieces of writing where the author makes the case for a particular approach to an issue. They can include op-eds or other short-form opinion pieces.
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Trade and economics

Minerals, minilaterals and AUKUS: Australia’s tech opportunities under Trump 2.0

13 March 2025
Commentary byHelen Zhang
US Agency for International Development
Foreign policy

The new game in aid: Deal power

11 March 2025
Commentary byLester Munson
Dr Michael Green speaking at a conference
US politics

USSC CEO on five key takeaways from the early days of the Trump administration

28 February 2025
Commentary byDr Michael J. Green
Technology

Here is Australia's opportunity amid the rise of DeepSeek

26 February 2025
Commentary byHelen Zhang
Pacific Ocean
Trade and economics

It is all about trade

13 February 2025
Commentary byMatthew Turpin
Trade and economics

How new is Trump’s foreign policy outlook?

12 February 2025
Commentary byProfessor Brendon O'Connor
Donald Trump boards Air Force One.
US politics

Trump’s on a roll but the main game’s about to begin

10 February 2025
Commentary byBruce Wolpe
JANUARY 25: Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol participate in a rally on January 25, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. Yoon has been formally arrested on charges of leading an insurrection and abusing his power when he declared martial law on December 3.
Allies and partners

What is the world thinking about Korea’s political crisis?

7 February 2025
Commentary byDr Michael J. Green
Donald Trump waves at a campaign rally.
Trade and economics

Trump’s economic security agenda takes shape

6 February 2025
Commentary byGeorgia Edmonstone
AUKUS

Delivering AUKUS with Australia’s premier state

5 February 2025
Commentary byEdward Cavanough , Professor Peter Dean
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order regarding Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025
US politics

Executive orders show Trump’s power and political theatre, but his honeymoon period may be short-lived

21 January 2025
Commentary bySamuel Garrett
US President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at Lancaster Airport on November 03, 2024 in Lititz, Pennsylvania
US politics

Trump 2.0 means what he says

21 January 2025
Commentary byBruce Wolpe