Australia’s UN Security Council Presidency – November 2014 Gillian Bird 28 November 2014 Australia’s next Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gillian Bird, reports on Australia’s two year term on the UN Security Council and Australia’s […] Read More
Euan Crone Scholarship Recipients 2014 27 November 2014 In 2013, Euan Crone, a member of AIIA VIC who participated in the AIIA VIC 2013 Study Tour of Myanmar, kindly established a […] Read More
Climate Change and Energy Supply: Policy Perspectives from Europe, Asia and Australia 26 November 2014 Prof. Tim Flannery. Source: Canada 2020 (Flickr) A comprehensive global solution is required for combating climate change. The […] Read More
An Iran Deal Could Become Even More Unattainable By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA 26 November 2014 Recent negotiations have highlighted difficulties of achieving a comprehensive agreement to end Iran’s nuclear program, reports Ramesh Thakur. A comprehensive agreement to end […] Read More
The Meaning of the US Mid-term Elections 25 November 2014 The congressional polls represent not just a Republican victory with a vengeance, but a profound crisis of confidence, according to Tom Switzer. On […] Read More
AIIA National Conference 2014: Contribution to Global Issues By Hale Yildiz 24 November 2014 A panel of experts offered advice on Australia’s contribution to global issues at the Australian Institute of International Affairs’ National Conference. Hale Yildiz reports. […] Read More
AIIA National Conference 2014: Contribution to Global Issues 24 November 2014 A panel of experts offered advice on Australia’s contribution to global issues at the Australian Institute of International Affairs’ National Conference. Hale Yildiz reports. […] Read More
A Gender Agenda: the effectiveness of quota systems in increasing women’s meaningful participation in politics 23 November 2014 By Claire Bennett Over the last century, catalysed by international social rights and equality movements, the recognition of […] Read More
Food, Markets and Human Rights: the role of speculation in food crises 23 November 2014 By Alexandra Horwood International human rights law requires states to ensure that human rights, including the right to […] Read More
Private Forces, Public Harm: private security companies and international law 23 November 2014 by Taryn Priadko The widespread participation of private military and security companies (PMSCs) in contemporary conflicts has led […] Read More
G20: Australia Rises to the Occasion Colin Chapman 21 November 2014 The Brisbane G20 was a considerable achievement – but there’s still work to do, explains Colin Chapman. An ABC reporter may have shocked […] Read More