How to Think About Australia’s Relationship with China By Dr Ronald Huisken 19 September 2017 As China continues to surge towards the peak of the international system, Australia’s policy strategy requires consistency and strength to match the soon-to-be superpower. Read More
The AIIB and China's Soft Balancing Against the US Pivot to Asia By Dr Lai-Ha Chan 19 September 2017 China’s new multilateral bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, was established to counter the US pivot to Asia. Its success remains to be seen. Read More
UNDRIP at 10: Are We Making Progress in the Global Fight for Indigenous Rights? By Professor Rawiri Taonui 19 September 2017 Progress has been slow but steady in the fight for indigenous rights around the world, but the remaining barriers to equality may be the hardest to break. Read More
Dr Ronald Huisken 18 September 2017 Dr Ronald Huisken is an adjunct associate professor in the Strategic & Defence Studies Centre at ANU and current editor of the CSCAP Regional Security […] Read More
Law of the Sea: Settling the Australia and Timor-Leste Dispute By Dr Rebecca Strating 13 September 2017 Earlier this month, the long-running dispute between Timor-Leste and Australia over maritime boundaries was finally resolved, but details are scarce. Read More
Trump Moves Closer to Decertification of Iran Nuclear Deal By Professor Mohammed Ayoob 13 September 2017 The Trump administration appears to be preparing to back away from the Iran nuclear deal despite Iran’s continued compliance. It risks snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Read More
The FARC’s Transition to Colombian Democracy By Dr Alexandra Phelan 12 September 2017 This month, Colombia's notorious FARC transformed from an armed group to a political party. But in a country where memory runs deep the transition is likely to be difficult. Read More
Back to the Polls: What Was Behind the Shock Annulment of Kenya’s Elections? By Dr Kenneth Good 12 September 2017 As Kenya prepares for a second general election in three months, history suggests a new poll will not be enough to fix the flaws in the country's governance. Read More
Euan Crone Asian Awareness Scholarship 06 September 2017 Applications are currently open for the 2017 Euan Crone Asian Awareness Scholarship. Euan Crone was a member of AIIA VIC who after participating […] Read More
Why China is Key to Any North Korean Solution By Professor James Cotton FAIIA 05 September 2017 Far from needing nuclear weapons to enhance its defence, Pyongyang developed them in spite of being one of the world's most secure countries. This is why Beijing is vital for any resolution. Read More
Counterterrorism and a Southeast Asian Caliphate By Jacinta Carroll 05 September 2017 Australia needs to bring all efforts to bear across across the military, diplomatic and aid sectors to counter potential terrorism from Islamic State activity on Mindanao. Read More Play