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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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Democratic Party

Why isn’t there an opposition leader to unite Democrats in the US?

24 March 2025

Commentary bySamuel Garrett

Canadians unite at Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the 'Elbows Up, Canada!' rally

Trump is ignoring the power of nationalism at his own peril

20 March 2025

Commentary byAssociate Professor David Smith

Trade and economics

Trump tariff shock the wake-up call Australia needed, it should now be the circuit breaker for reform

15 March 2025

Commentary byDr John Kunkel

Not yet time for a Plan B. Australia must stick with AUKUS – for better or worse

14 March 2025

Commentary byAlice Nason

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

The new game in aid: Deal power

11 March 2025

Commentary byLester Munson

Dr Michael Green speaking at a conference

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

28 February 2025

Commentary byDr Michael J. Green

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.

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