Would More Women in Diplomacy Begin a New Era? By Dr Alison Broinowski FAIIA 19 September 2017 What is the role of women in international politics and diplomacy today? In a field commonly dominated by men, women are finding it difficult to carve out a place. Read More
Space: Australia's Final Frontier? By Thom Dixon 19 September 2017 Until now, space has been a step too far for the Australian government, but next week's gathering of international space leaders in Adelaide could be a turning point. Read More
How to Think About Australia’s Relationship with China By Dr Ronald Huisken 19 September 2017 As China continues to surge towards the peak of the international system, Australia’s policy strategy requires consistency and strength to match the soon-to-be superpower. Read More
The AIIB and China's Soft Balancing Against the US Pivot to Asia By Dr Lai-Ha Chan 19 September 2017 China’s new multilateral bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, was established to counter the US pivot to Asia. Its success remains to be seen. Read More
UNDRIP at 10: Are We Making Progress in the Global Fight for Indigenous Rights? By Professor Rawiri Taonui 19 September 2017 Progress has been slow but steady in the fight for indigenous rights around the world, but the remaining barriers to equality may be the hardest to break. Read More
Turkey’s Love-Hate Relationship with the West 19 September 2017 On 12 September at Glover Cottages, Professor Ihsan Yilmaz, Chair of Islamic Studies at Deakin University, analysed the current situation in Turkey. He […] Read More
Potential for Stronger Japan-Australia Security Ties By Nicholas Taylor 18 September 2017 By focusing on a robust defence partnership, Australia and Japan can find strong security options beyond the US and China. Read More
Reading Room: The Malayan Emergency By Robert Lowry 18 September 2017 This book reminds us that the political structures and practices of today's Malaysian politics were heavily shaped by what is called the Malayan Emergency. Read More
Vale: Professor David Goldsworthy 15 September 2017 The AIIA was saddened to hear news of the recent passing of Professor David Goldsworthy. David was chair of the AIIA Research Committee, […] Read More
How Now? Kowtow? Australian Foreign Policy and a Rising China By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA 13 September 2017 There’s no doubt the way Australia engages with China is the most important issue in Australian foreign relations, combining complexity and consequence. Read More Play
Law of the Sea: Settling the Australia and Timor-Leste Dispute By Dr Rebecca Strating 13 September 2017 Earlier this month, the long-running dispute between Timor-Leste and Australia over maritime boundaries was finally resolved, but details are scarce. Read More