Australia’s Next War: We Need to Talk Now about War-Power Reform By Peter E Mulherin 16 May 2019 Going to war is one of the most significant decisions that any country makes, so it’s time we discussed what will happen the next time Australia is faced with the question. Read More
US Treaty Withdrawals Undermine the Post-WWII Multilateral System By Samuel Berhanu Woldemariam and Dr Amy Maguire 09 May 2019 By withdrawing from the Arms Trade Treaty, by continuing to act unilaterally and pursuing domestic goals over international ones, the United States is undermining the global multilateral system it worked so hard to create. Read More
Unfinished Business: Russia’s War on Ukraine By Kyle Wilson 05 April 2019 The fifth anniversary on 18 March of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the first round of Ukraine’s presidential election two weeks later prompt reflection on the smouldering war between Russia and Ukraine. Read More
Sean Dorney wants spotlight back on Pacific Isabelle Bettridge 19 March 2019 Photo: AIIA Qld secretary David Costello with Sean Dorney. Picture: Elias Husband Sean Dorney, the ABC foreign correspondent who covered Papua New Guinea […] Read More
Okinawa Casts a Decisive Vote Against the Relocation of a US Base By Professor Paul Midford 13 March 2019 A referendum in Okinawa has found there is significant opposition to the relocation of a controversial US Military base. Read More
Reading Room: The Four Flashpoints: How Asia Goes to War By Associate Professor Andrew Phillips 09 March 2019 Brendan Taylor’s The Four Flashpoints: How Asia Goes to War is a model of policy-engaged scholarship that should be required reading for anyone interested in understanding contemporary threats to peace in the Asia-Pacific region. Read More
Boyer Prize Awarded to Miriam Matejova, Stefan Parker and Peter Dauvergne 08 March 2019 The Australian Institute of International Affairs is proud to announce Miriam Matejova, Stefan Parker and Peter Dauvergne are the […] Read More
Towards Women, Peace and Security in 2020 and Beyond By Betty Barkha, Associate Professor Sara E. Davies and Professor Jacqui True 08 March 2019 International Women’s Day 2019 provides the opportunity to reflect on and engage in what has been achieved in the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Read More
Pulwama and its Aftermath: What is Different this Time? By Teesta Prakash 04 March 2019 In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, India and Pakistan are once against clashing on the Kashmiri border. Read More
The Rohingya Jurisdiction Decision: A Step Forward for Stopping Forced Deportations By Dr Victoria Colvin and Dr Phil Orchard 04 March 2019 The International Criminal Court’s decision over its jurisdiction in the case of forced deportations of the Rohingya from Myanmar may not help to bring those responsible to justice. Read More
Pulwama Terror Attack: India’s Response Escalates By Dr Ashok Sharma 27 February 2019 Following the Pulwama terror attack in Kashmir, Indian Prime Minister Modi has been under pressure to act. Read More