John McCain: A Personal Note By The Hon Kim Beazley AC FAIIA 02 August 2017 Australia has had no better friend in Congress than Senator John McCain. Read More
China-India Border Dispute a Grim Sign for Stability in Asia By Professor Nick Bisley 31 July 2017 The remarkably stable environment which has allowed growth and prosperity to flourish in Asia is threatened by old wounds and emerging powers flexing their muscles. Read More
Need for Improved EU-China Relations in the Belt and Road Era By Alessia Amighini 31 July 2017 Problems with projects such as the Belgrade-Budapest railroad show the need for better EU-China dialogue as the Belt and Road Initiative reaches into Europe. Read More
People’s Liberation Army Turns 90 Amid Modernisation and Reform By Adam Ni 31 July 2017 China aims to transform its military into a cutting-edge force capable of challenging American military supremacy in Asia by 2020. This has major implications for the security environment in Asia. Read More
Lessons from the Andaman Sea Crisis By Elisa Solomon 30 July 2017 Human trafficking is a worldwide problem affecting millions, as recognised this week on the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Southeast Asia presents a terrible case study of trafficking and its tragic consequences. Read More
AIIA Briefing for Senator Wong 28 July 2017 The AIIA held a briefing for Senator the Hon Penny Wong in Melbourne on 25 July. The discussion covered Iran, the Iran nuclear […] Read More
Chinese Gunboats and the Rise of a Naval Power By Daniel Steedman 27 July 2017 The revelation that China had a spy ship off Australia’s coast recently is only part of a bigger story. As China flexes some strategic muscle, what are the implications for Australia? Read More
Professor Scott Lucas 27 July 2017 Scott Lucas is Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham. He is a specialist in US and British foreign policy, but his research […] Read More
AIIA in the News 26 July 2017 AIIA ACT Branch President Bob Lowry spoke to the New York Times on the inquiry by the Australian Defence Force inspector general into […] Read More
Insurgent Feminism and Colombia's New Peace By Dr Alexandra Phelan 26 July 2017 After the end of the Western hemisphere's longest-running conflict, Colombia's new peace is based on strategies to address deep-seated gender inequalities. Read More
Three Big Problems with Trump’s New NAFTA Plan By Dr Iván Farías Pelcastre and Professor Scott Lucas 26 July 2017 Renegotiation of NAFTA was a cornerstone of Trump's presidential campaign, but as the details of the plan emerge, it is becoming clear that the president's approach is deeply flawed. Read More