International Travel in the Post-COVID-19 Era By Colin Chapman FAIIA — Analysis 10 December 2020 COVID-19 has left no industry untouched. With the airline industry hit harder than most, many have been left pondering whether big jets will ever fully return to the sky. Read More
When Shaming Fails: Japanese Withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission By Michal Kolmaš — Analysis 18 November 2020 Japan’s withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and return to commercial whaling in July 2019 marked an […] Read More
Australia’s Foreign Relations Bill: A Misguided Attack on Subnational Diplomacy By Jeremy Costa — Fresh perspective 16 October 2020 There is nothing sinister in the federal government’s desire to control Australia’s foreign policy. However, proposed legislation to scrutinise “arrangements” between foreign governments and Australia’s states, localities, and public universities fails to recognise the role of subnational actors in promoting economic opportunities and increasing diplomatic engagement. Read More
China’s Varied Approach to the Liberal International Order By Eloise Watson — Fresh perspective 18 June 2020 Pundits often negatively portray China’s current posture towards the liberal international order. A more nuanced, and arguably more apt, characterisation of its stance is that of a “conditional supporter.” Read More
Book Review: The Story of International Relations, Part One: Cold-Blooded Idealists by Jo-Anne Pemberton Reviewed by Professor James Cotton FAIIA — Reading room 30 January 2020 Pemberton's collection of books offers many competent perspectives on the state of international relations in the post-WWI epoch, with certain and typographical errors undermining its cohesiveness. Read More
How to Engage Effectively With China - Senator the Hon Penny Wong's Keynote Speech at the AIIA National Conference By Senator the Hon Penny Wong — Analysis 17 October 2019 The choice for Australia is whether we are to be spectators to the competition between the United States and China, or active players. Read More
What Can Australia Do? - AIIA National President Allan Gyngell's Keynote Speech At the 2019 AIIA National Conference By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA — Analysis 17 October 2019 In his keynote speech to the AIIA national conference, AIIA National President Allan Gyngell considers the consequences for Australia if the ties between Washington and Beijing finally snap. Read More
International Women's Day 2019: Fearless Girls By Dr Maria Tanyag — Analysis 08 March 2019 The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 in Australia is “more powerful together.” This is about how achieving a better world with equal rights and sustainable development requires everyone to work collaboratively. Read More
Maritime Tensions and the Fraying of International Order Interview with Dr Rebecca Strating — Interview 12 September 2018 Australia's region is facing mounting maritime tensions. This tells us much about the fraying of international order and the capacity of international law to deal with maritime disputes. Read More
Australia’s Role as International Trade Rule-Maker By Associate Professor Elizabeth Thurbon — Analysis 26 July 2018 Australia is playing a major role in international economic rule-making through its aggressive pursuit of preferential trade agreements. So how well do the trade rules it is promoting help advance Australia's foreign policy objectives? Read More