Syria and the Shaping of Turkish, Russian and US Interests By Ian Dudgeon 31 October 2019 Despite heavy criticism of Trump and the US for abandoning the Kurdish forces, there are some cautious positives to the situation in Syria. Read More
Ceasefire in Northern Syria: Is the Turkish Offensive Coming to an End? By Amin Bagheri 31 October 2019 The US-Turkey ceasefire deal faces challenges regarding whether it is a ceasefire at all. Russian presence in the region adds a further layer of complexity to these challenges. Read More
Foreign Fighters to Face Death Penalty in the United States By Stuart McLintock 31 October 2019 Should foreign ISIS fighters captured in Syria should be tried by the ICC, given the refusal of their home states to repatriate them? Read More
A Second Chance By Dr Bruce Mabley 31 October 2019 Despite losses in the Canadian general election, Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins a minority government. However, they now face criticism on environmental issues and rising discontent in Québec. Read More
(Old) Challenges and (New?) Crises in Latin America By Dr Raul Sanchez Urribarri 29 October 2019 Recent civil unrest across Latin America is a result of institutional flaws which have consistently plagued the region. This could lead to long-term instability and even the erosion of democracy. Read More
In the Fight: The Challenge of Tribal Conflict in Papua New Guinea By Ahmad Hallak 29 October 2019 Modern warfare has changed the landscape of conflict in Papua New Guinea, also posing new challenges for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Read More
Brexit – are we there yet? 25 October 2019 On Tuesday 22nd October, David McCredie, CEO of the Australian-British Chamber of Commerce, spoke to AIIA NSW about the path to Brexit, its […] Read More
Boris' "Do-or-Die" Approach to the EU By Colin Chapman FAIIA 23 October 2019 Brexit will not happen on schedule. Boris Johnson needs to have a more calculated approach in the coming months to ensure a favourable outcome. Read More
Smart Cities: Solutions to South-East Asia’s Urban Challenges By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA and Massimo Campagna 22 October 2019 Urban areas across South-East Asia are fraught with challenges. Environmental problems, questions regarding resilience and governance are all issues confronting the region in the modern day. Read More
One Big Pacific Family? By Jasmine Brinsmead 22 October 2019 Despite the lip-service, to what extent is Australia genuinely concerned for the welfare and prosperity of our “Pacific Family?” Read More
Interview with Flávia Bellieni Zimmermann By Flavia Bellieni Zimmermann 22 October 2019 Flávia Bellieni Zimmermann discusses the Amazon Rainforest fires. Read More