The End of the Long 90s and the Rise of the Radical Right in Southeast Asia By Professor Kanishka Jayasuriya 05 November 2019 Good governance principles associated with democracy and liberalism are facing significant challenges in Southeast Asia, especially given the rise of right-wing populist movements. Read More
Impeachment Will Polarise the US Further, But Will It Dislodge Trump? By Dr Andrew Gawthorpe 31 October 2019 New revelations have emerged at a blistering pace in the Congressional impeachment inquiry. Trump is unlikely to be removed from office but will emerge with significant political damage. Read More
The King and the Consort By Dr Gavan Butler 31 October 2019 The Thai king has sacked his consort and other palace officials. What looks like palace intrigue may be part of an attempt to centralise power around the throne. Read More
Meeting Saddam’s Men: Looking for Iraq’s Weapons of Mass Destruction By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA 31 October 2019 The National President of the AIIA, Allan Gyngell, launched a new book, Meeting Saddam’s Men: Looking for Iraq’s Weapons of Mass Destruction by Ashton Robinson, at the Australian National University on 25 October. This is an extract from his remarks. Read More
Syria and the Shaping of Turkish, Russian and US Interests By Ian Dudgeon 31 October 2019 Despite heavy criticism of Trump and the US for abandoning the Kurdish forces, there are some cautious positives to the situation in Syria. Read More
Ceasefire in Northern Syria: Is the Turkish Offensive Coming to an End? By Amin Bagheri 31 October 2019 The US-Turkey ceasefire deal faces challenges regarding whether it is a ceasefire at all. Russian presence in the region adds a further layer of complexity to these challenges. Read More
Foreign Fighters to Face Death Penalty in the United States By Stuart McLintock 31 October 2019 Should foreign ISIS fighters captured in Syria should be tried by the ICC, given the refusal of their home states to repatriate them? Read More
A Second Chance By Dr Bruce Mabley 31 October 2019 Despite losses in the Canadian general election, Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins a minority government. However, they now face criticism on environmental issues and rising discontent in Québec. Read More
(Old) Challenges and (New?) Crises in Latin America By Dr Raul Sanchez Urribarri 29 October 2019 Recent civil unrest across Latin America is a result of institutional flaws which have consistently plagued the region. This could lead to long-term instability and even the erosion of democracy. Read More
AIIA Fellow Presentation and Keynote Lecture by the Hon Julie Bishop 29 October 2019 The event, open to AIIA members, took place at government house in Perth. Bishop spoke on the continuing […] Read More
In the Fight: The Challenge of Tribal Conflict in Papua New Guinea By Ahmad Hallak 29 October 2019 Modern warfare has changed the landscape of conflict in Papua New Guinea, also posing new challenges for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Read More