Australia is commonly characterised by commentators as a middle power – a state with hard power characteristics below that of a super power […]

On 23 November 2017, the Australian government released the first foreign policy white paper in 14 years. Since 2003, the international landscape has […]

The Australian Institute of International Affairs has recently featured in media coverage from several Australian and overseas sources. This included two written articles […]

President Donald Trump's speech to the UN General Assembly made clear his brazen stance on North Korea and more, much to the chagrin of the international community.

Ahead of the BRICS Summit in China, it's time to assess whether the organisation of emerging powers has lived up to the hype. 

Of all the problems undermining the idea of a rules-based international order, none is more unpredictable, dangerous and alarming than what to do about North Korea.

The AIIA publishes the definitive series Australia in World Affairs on Australia’s foreign policy. This book series has been published since 1950 and is currently […]

The Australian Institute of International Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Baogang He, Dr David Hundt and Dr Danielle Chubb […]

The international order is experiencing more significant instability than at any time since World War II. Along with the rise of China, policymakers face […]

The international order is experiencing more significant instability than at any time since World War II. Along with the rise of China, policymakers face […]

Kim Jong-un’s decision to fire a missile on the eve of  this week’s meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump will ensure a North Korean shadow […]