India’s Security Not Befitting its Stature By Professor Rory Medcalf 19 July 2017 India’s security structure is plagued by shortcomings when it comes to coordinating its substantial capabilities. If it is to live up to its rising political […] Read More
A Murky Path to a Worthy Goal: The G20 Women's Initiative By Associate Professor Susan Harris Rimmer 19 July 2017 It may have been lost in the hype, but a major new initiative to support women's economic development was launched at the G20 Summit in Hamburg and the Trump family had a lot to do with its success. Read More
New Crisis of Confidence in US Leadership By Bruce Stokes 19 July 2017 Almost seven months into Donald Trump's presidency, the president is losing "bigly" on the world stage. According to polling by the Pew Research Centre, belief in the US' ability to lead in world affairs is at an all-time low. Read More
Carry on Britain: A Closer Look at GE2017 By Dr Ben Wellings 19 July 2017 Last month's UK general election upended many of the assumptions previously made about UK politics. Now, the focus is on what it will mean for Brexit's trajectory and, closer to home, what it will mean for Australia-UK and Australia-EU relations. Read More
What next for Mosul? By Yasmin Chilmeran 19 July 2017 After three years, Iraqi government forces have liberated Mosul from ISIS control. As the community begins to heal, it is Iraq's female parliamentarians who are leading the efforts to rebuild. Read More
Why Disasters Should be the Private Sector’s Business By Jacqueline de Gaillande 17 July 2017 Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, and the countries of the Southwest Pacific have seen their fare share in recent years. We need to engage with local businesses to help prepare for the next disaster. Read More
Fifty Years of the Asian Development Bank By Dr Peter McCawley 17 July 2017 The Asian Development Bank recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. During this time it has been witness to the region's dramatic economic transformation. Is the bank ready for the next 50 years? Read More Play
Fast-Tracking Constitutional Revision in Japan By Jim Medew 17 July 2017 With scandals and controversy dogging him, Shinzō Abe’s push for constitutional revision seems like the perfect distraction. However, in his haste to realise constitutional reform, is Abe further harming his chances for political survival? Read More
International Law: The Netherworld of Nonbinding Agreements By Dr Peter C Lundy RFD 17 July 2017 In the world of international diplomacy, the Australian government has a history of fashioning nonbinding agreements and documents of less than treaty status […] Read More
Iran Today 13 July 2017 At Glover Cottages on the 11th of July 2017 Andrew Ritchie, a member of AIIA NSW, presented on his experiences of Iran. Andrew […] Read More
Friends of the AIIA 13 July 2017 The Australian Institute of International Affairs owes an enormous debt of gratitude to the men and women who show their support through donations and bequests. Their generosity […] Read More