Tina Turner, Menzies and Suez: What's Love Got to Do With It? By Dr Bob Bowker 25 September 2019 The Suez Crisis provides cautionary lessons about Australian identity and shifts in relative national power. Read More
Mapping the Potential Impact of Synthetic Biology on Australian Foreign Policy By Thom Dixon 25 September 2019 Synthetic biology is an up-and-coming form of technology that could have significant impact on both the security and prosperity of Australia. Read More
Knowledge, Technology and the New Cold War 23 September 2019 On 17 September 2019, Professor Michael Wesley, Dean of the College of Asia and the Pacific at the Australian National University, addressed AIIA […] Read More
James Dunn 19 September 2019 James Dunn is a current Intern at the NSW Division of the Australian Institute of International Affairs. He is in his fourth year […] Read More
Hulk Smash? Another Week of Brexit By Colin Chapman FAIIA 18 September 2019 Boris Johnson may see himself as the Incredible Hulk, but David Cameron, the EU, the Supreme Court and Liberal Democrats don't seem to care if they make him mad. Read More
In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Cyber Security and Great Power Politics By Dr Ashok Sharma 18 September 2019 Artificial Intelligence and cyber warfare are emerging as key components in great power rivalry. The international community needs to act fast to develop legal and political frameworks that can mitigate their deleterious effects. Read More
Whither Thailand? An Update on Thai Politics 16 September 2019 On Tuesday 10th September, AIIA NSW welcomed James Wise, former Australian Ambassador to Thailand, for an address based on his recently-published book Thailand: History, Politics and […] Read More
Developing ASEAN-Australia Economic Ties: Soft Barriers and Their Solutions By James Dunn 16 September 2019 Trade between Australia and ASEAN member states is underdeveloped. But there are potential solutions to remedy significant soft trade barriers between ASEAN and Australia. Read More
The Fall of Boris By Colin Chapman FAIIA 13 September 2019 Boris' unshakeable persona has been tainted by the Brexit spectacle, and he could potentially be the shortest surviving UK prime minister since 1827. Read More
What to Make of the Win of the AfD in Germany? By Professor Amy Verdun 13 September 2019 With the rise of the right-wing political party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Germany, it is important to look back at how it was able to gain a secure place in German politics. Read More
The Solidarity Challenge By Geoffrey Miller AO FAIIA 10 September 2019 “The Solidarity Challenge” is a story of John Burgess, who was the former Australian Ambassador to Poland from 1980-81. His account comprises of the critical events that took place in Poland at the time. Read More