What Role Can Australia Play in Advocating Human Rights Across South East Asia? 24 March 2018 On Tuesday 20 March, the Institute welcomed Elaine Pearson – the Australia Director at Human Rights Watch – […] Read More
The End of Japan's Peace Clause? By Dalin Hamilton 23 March 2018 Pacifism has been enshrined in Japan's constitution since the end of World War II but a vote this weekend will influence how and when this may change. What kind of amendment should Australia hope for? Read More
The Honourable Paul Keating 23 March 2018 The Honourable Paul Keating served as Australia’s 24th Prime Minister, from 1991 to 1996, having been Treasurer between 1983 and 1991. His political […] Read More
US and China: Finding the Balance of Power By The Hon Paul Keating 23 March 2018 US President Donald Trump may have alighted on the right policy when it comes to best managing the relationship between the US and China today. It's a little bit of Kissinger, with a balance of power strategy backed by partnership diplomacy. Read More
Spies and Sanctions: Russia's Foreign Policy Future By Dr Kirill Nourzhanov 21 March 2018 Vladimir Putin's resounding victory in the Russian presidential elections on 18 March has been overshadowed by the recent diplomatic fracas with the UK. However, the scandal is unlikely to affect Putin's new foreign policy objectives. Read More
Ambassador Astanah Abdul Aziz 20 March 2018 Her Excellency Astanah Abdul Aziz is the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Kingdom of Morocco. Before that, she was the deputy director general […] Read More
A Tragic Anniversary: The Costs of the Iraq Invasion By Dr Tristan Dunning and Damian Doyle 20 March 2018 Fifteen years ago, a United States-led 'Coalition of the Willing' invaded Iraq on spurious pretexts. Toppling the Ba’athist regime of Saddam Hussein unleashed violent forces that have ravaged the country ever since. Read More
The Fall of Syria's Afrin By Dr Bruce Mabley 20 March 2018 The fall of Afrin on 18 March accomplishes one of the main objectives of the Turkish military operation code-named 'Olive Branch’. What are the implications for the US, its Kurdish allies and the course of the conflict? Read More
Why ASEAN is Talking Sense By Ambassador Astanah Abdul Aziz 20 March 2018 Last weekend's ASEAN-Australia Special Summit brought the familiar criticism that the Association of South East Asian Nations is too focussed on talk and not action, but the group's convening power should not be overlooked. Sometimes more talk is just what is needed. Read More
The Importance of India's Remote Northeastern States By Grant Wyeth 19 March 2018 India’s northeastern states are often ignored. However they play an important strategic role for India as shown by recent political manoeuvring in the region. Read More
Ian Lincoln 19 March 2018 President of AIIA NSW Ian Lincoln has been President of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, New South Wales, since December 2017. He was vice president […] Read More