Australia's White Paper Faux Pas By Denise Fisher 06 December 2017 Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper was hoped to be as comprehensive as it was long-awaited. However, despite the document's broad scope, a certain 'Je ne sais quoi' is missing. Read More
Russian Sport Takes Cold Shower After Winter Olympic Ban By Professor Jack Anderson 06 December 2017 Next year's Winter Olympics will include athletes from all over the world but not, it would seem, a team from the previous event's hosts. What are the implications of the Russian ban? Read More
Rohingya Crisis: China Shows its Hand By Trevor Wilson 04 December 2017 International pressure on the Myanmar government to resolve the Rohingya crisis has so far yielded few concessions. But could China's recent proposal for an end to the violence, refugee repatriation and development assistance succeed? Read More
¡Vamos! Argentina, the G20 and Economic Resurgence By Fernando Rodriguez 04 December 2017 This week Argentina began its presidency of the G20. This prominent role comes shortly after a major congressional victory for President Mauricio Macri and his economic reform agenda. Is Argentina finally back on the world stage? Read More
Argentina's G20 Leadership: Lessons from Australia By Dr Christian Downie and Dr Larry Crump 04 December 2017 As Argentina steps into the presidency of the G20, what insights can the country garner from Australia about the power and potential influence of the role? Read More
Contempt of Court: Reviving the Reputation of the ICC By Dr Alan Bloomfield 03 December 2017 The International Criminal Court was conceived as a bulwark of fairness, justice and the rule of law against those charged with the gravest crimes against humanity. In 2017, however, the court's future seems increasingly under threat. Read More Play
What Role can Women Play in Countering Violent Extremism? By Julia Bergin 03 December 2017 In the wake of IS’ recent military defeats, public attention has been trained on male combatants. The role of women in both promoting and thwarting extremism has been consistently overlooked. Read More
Reading Room: US Power and the Internet in International Relations By Ana Stuparu 03 December 2017 The need to understand the intersection between international relations and technology theory is more important than ever. While one book cannot cover all angles, this one manages the highly relevant ones with selective flair. Read More
AIIA 2017 National Conference 01 December 2017 Click here for 2018 National Conference information The AIIA 2017 National Conference was an opportunity to engage and promote understanding of Australia’s […] Read More
2017 Charteris Oration: AIIA National President Allan Gyngell 01 December 2017 “I believe everything Australia wants to do as a country… depends on our ability to understand the world outside.” On 29 November, AIIA […] Read More
Allan Gyngell's Charteris Oration to AIIA NSW 01 December 2017 AIIA’s President, Mr Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA, gave the Charteris Oration to AIIA NSW on the 29 November 2017. His address was titled […] Read More