Hulk Smash? Another Week of Brexit By Colin Chapman FAIIA 18 September 2019 Boris Johnson may see himself as the Incredible Hulk, but David Cameron, the EU, the Supreme Court and Liberal Democrats don't seem to care if they make him mad. Read More
Creeping Distrust: Our Anxiety Over China's Influence is Hurting Chinese-Australians By Professor James Laurenceson 18 September 2019 According to new research, discrimination against Asian-Australians is widespread. The way we talk about China is part of the problem. Read More
In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Cyber Security and Great Power Politics By Dr Ashok Sharma 18 September 2019 Artificial Intelligence and cyber warfare are emerging as key components in great power rivalry. The international community needs to act fast to develop legal and political frameworks that can mitigate their deleterious effects. Read More
Japan’s Deepening Diplomatic Crisis with South Korea By Dr Lauren Richardson 16 September 2019 When Seoul and Tokyo are locked in a downward spiral, their larger mutual ally usually counsels restraint. But this time Washington is distancing itself from the dispute. Read More
Whither Thailand? An Update on Thai Politics 16 September 2019 On Tuesday 10th September, AIIA NSW welcomed James Wise, former Australian Ambassador to Thailand, for an address based on his recently-published book Thailand: History, Politics and […] Read More
Afghanistan-US: The Dealmaker’s No Deal By Ian Dudgeon 16 September 2019 Donald Trump invited the Taliban to Camp David in early September to seal an Afghan peace deal. The cancellation of the meeting showed that the process was too rushed and that Trump still has much to learn about effective diplomacy. Read More
The Future of ASEAN is Digital, but Australia Crawls at a Dial-up Pace By Yasmin Poole 16 September 2019 In spite of Australia emphasising its need to engage with the Asia Pacific, its digital engagement with ASEAN should be addressed, as it could develop e-commerce potential. Read More
Developing ASEAN-Australia Economic Ties: Soft Barriers and Their Solutions By James Dunn 16 September 2019 Trade between Australia and ASEAN member states is underdeveloped. But there are potential solutions to remedy significant soft trade barriers between ASEAN and Australia. Read More
Careers evening, AIIA NSW 15 September 2019 On Thursday 5th September the Institute held a careers event attended by around 80 university students and young professionals interested in international careers. […] Read More
The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force: Reshaping China’s Approach to Strategic Deterrence By Professor Bates Gill and Adam Ni 15 September 2019 China has upgraded its rocket forces. What does this mean for the United States and its allies? Read More
Making sense of the Hong Kong protests Ben Taylor 13 September 2019 International media is alight with stories of peaceful protests, violent riots, police brutality and vandalism in Hong Kong. The turmoil there has captured […] Read More