China’s Afghanistan Dilemma By Dr Michael Clarke 27 December 2016 China’s approach to Afghanistan since the end of the Cold War has been shaped by the desire both for security in Xinjiang and […] Read More
BRICS in 2016: Growing Influence By Dr Adrian Bazbauers 26 December 2016 The last year has brought growing influence for BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa— as a formal bloc. However, 2016 has also […] Read More
Iran's Baha'i and the Freedom Tower By Michael Day 26 December 2016 In the lead-up to Christmas, the United Nations General Assembly passed its 29th resolution since 1985 drawing attention to human rights violations in […] Read More
Research Chair 22 December 2016 We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Mark Beeson as the new AIIA Research Chair. Mark is professor of political […] Read More
Russia's Plan for Syria By Dr Bruce Mabley 21 December 2016 The assassination of Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov in Ankara this week came as the foreign ministers from Russia, Iran and Turkey met in Moscow to […] Read More
American Opinion on the Asia-Pacific By Bruce Stokes 21 December 2016 The election of Donald Trump ushers in a new chapter in US relations with the Asia-Pacific region. As a candidate, Trump promised to withdraw […] Read More
The China Challenge By The Hon Dr Wayne Mapp 21 December 2016 The most important impact of the Trump presidency on Australia and New Zealand will be the new administration’s relationship with China. The early signs […] Read More
India’s Demonetisation in Practice By Professor Raghbendra Jha 21 December 2016 India’s recent demonetisation saw the overnight withdrawal of all 500 and 1,000 rupee notes in a move intended to cut corruption and increase […] Read More
Professor Klaus Neumann 21 December 2016 Klaus Neumann is professor of history at the Swinburne Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology. He has held teaching and research […] Read More
A Year of Fear and Frustration in Iraq By Damian Doyle 20 December 2016 The military offensive to liberate Mosul may be the defining event in Iraq for 2016. But there have been others—from dramatic street politics to […] Read More
The ICC at a Critical Juncture By Sarah Barrie 20 December 2016 The International Criminal Court is at critical juncture in its role as a pillar of international justice. The “never again” court established in […] Read More