Why is Duterte's No-Show at the ASEAN-Australia Summit Significant? By Mark Manantan 13 March 2018 The absence of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte from this weekend's ASEAN-Australia summit presents a missed opportunity not just for the Philippines, but for ASEAN as a whole. Read More
Myanmar’s Tortuous Democratisation By Tamas Wells 13 March 2018 The vision of democracy in Myanmar remains strong but the closer it gets, the more confusing it becomes. Amid ongoing ethnic tension, including in Rakhine State, can Myanmar address ongoing international criticism? Read More
Council Leadership 13 March 2018 Executive President Mr D Patrick Moore Vice President The Hon David Harper AM Vice President Ms Catherine Pickett Treasurer Mr Christopher Cicutto Executive […] Read More
Chinese Geoeconomics and its Implications for Australia By Professor Mark Beeson 13 March 2018 China's ever-growing economic power provides it with the ability to influence the region and its East Asian neighbours. So how is Beijing using its new economic leverage to achieve its strategic ambitions and what are the implications for Australia? Read More Play
Allan Gyngell 2018 NZIIA Conference Speech 13 March 2018 AIIA National President Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA was invited to speak at the recent NZIIA National Conference. He spoke on current challenges in […] Read More
China is Limitless but What of Democracy? By Thom Dixon 13 March 2018 On Sunday, the National People's Congress voted to extend the limit of Chinese presidential terms indefinitely. The vote was expected to go without a hitch and it did, with only two "no" votes and three abstentions. Xi Jinping’s hold over China is assured for many years to come. Read More
Venezuela: Election or Autocratic Consolidation? By Dr Raul Sanchez Urribarri 13 March 2018 Venezuela's presidential election will be held in May. But, far from gauging the electorate's opinion of Nicolás Maduro's controversial leadership, the poll may instead turn out to be a useful tool for the increasingly autocratic government. Read More
The Timor Sea Disputes: Resolved or Ongoing? By Dr Rebecca Strating 09 March 2018 This week Australia and Timor-Leste signed a historic maritime treaty at the United Nations in New York. Unfortunately, the dispute over Greater Sunrise is far from being resolved. Read More
Huntington Redux? A New Era of Civilisational Politics By Associate Professor Jacinta O'Hagan 09 March 2018 Twenty-five years since Samuel Huntington's 'Clash of Civilisations', civilisational talk has returned to world politics with a vengeance. Read More
Climate Change: International Action is as Urgent as Ever 08 March 2018 In a compelling address at Glover Cottages on Tuesday 6 March, Lesley Hughes, Professor of Biology and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Integrity & Development) […] Read More
What We Can Learn From the Oxfam Scandal By Professor Sharon Bessell 08 March 2018 The Oxfam scandal remains news, with foreign minister Julie Bishop asking Oxfam Australia to suspend funding to overseas operations of its UK counterpart. Protecting the vulnerable from abuse requires moving from debates around funding to act on fundamental issues of power and privilege. Read More