Commentary

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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A significant win for Biden, but here’s why he’s still in the wars

Commentary byBruce Wolpe

Patience, please. AUKUS Pillar 2 is indeed making progress

Commentary byTom Corben, Sophie Mayo

Beijing’s grand seduction of ruling elites in the Pacific, Southeast Asia

Commentary byDr Lavina Lee

Why is Trump Bible bashing? Because even his religious faithful are about to be shocked

Commentary byBruce Wolpe

Why Donald Trump 'mini me' won't be his first pick for vice-president

Commentary byDr Michael J. Green

Beyond Biden vs Trump: The other US elections that matter

Commentary byRaymond La Raja

Will Kishida’s political woes put Japan-Korea ties in jeopardy?

Commentary byDr Michael J. Green

When Trump parades a hog-tied Biden, his violent threat to democracy is beyond question

Commentary byBruce Wolpe

While Trump sells Bibles online, only 4 per cent say he is “very” religious

Commentary byVictoria Cooper

Presidential care

Commentary byBruce Wolpe

Anti-AUKUS coalition is splintered and confused about progress of submarines and industrial base

Commentary byProfessor Peter Dean

Only 16 per cent of American TikTok users support a ban

Commentary byGeorgia Edmonstone