Climate change and international relations: ‘ecomodernism’ and the role of technological innovation 20 October 2019 On Tuesday 15th October, AIIA NSW welcomed Dr Jonathan Symons from Macquarie University to speak about the need […] Read More
Australia's Focus on the Pacific - Minister of International Development and the Pacific Hon Alex Hawke MP's Keynote Speech to the AIIA National Conference By Hon Alex Hawke MP 17 October 2019 Principles of freedom, open markets and defence cooperation underpin the Morrison Government's approach to the Pacific. Read More
What Can Australia Do? - AIIA National President Allan Gyngell's Keynote Speech At the 2019 AIIA National Conference By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA 17 October 2019 In his keynote speech to the AIIA national conference, AIIA National President Allan Gyngell considers the consequences for Australia if the ties between Washington and Beijing finally snap. Read More
Syria: A Bumpy Ride Ahead By Ian Dudgeon 17 October 2019 The Turkish incursion in Syria has spurred the involvement and actions of the Turkish, Syrian, Russian and US governments and their armed forces. Prevention could require early intervention by UN peacekeeping forces. Read More
Terrorist Financing: Pakistan Is Sort Of Off The Hook For The Moment By Dr Claude Rakisits 17 October 2019 At this week’s meeting of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which was established by the G-7 in 1989 to set measures for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, it was decided that Pakistan would remain on the "Grey List" and not be placed on the “Black List.” Read More
How the World Bank Facilitates Burning in the Amazon By Dr Susan Park 17 October 2019 The World Bank is again in the spotlight for financings of infrastructure projects in Brazil increasingly severe consequences for the environment. Read More
Meeting Australia’s Cyber Security Challenge By Abbey Dorian 17 October 2019 Turnbull’s Cyber Security Strategy was an underfunded and uncertain response to an increasingly complex problem: cyberattack and online interference. Morrison’s 2022 Strategy needs a cradle-to-grave investment in digital literacy to protect Australia’s national interests moving forward. Read More
All Eyes on the Thai-ger: Thailand’s Economic and Investment Opportunities By James Dunn 17 October 2019 Most Australians do not see opportunity in Thailand beyond the beaches of Phuket. However, we should recognise Thailand as a modern Asian tiger, and prioritise it for trade efforts and investment. Read More
Modi Transforms India’s Approach to the Middle East By P R Kumaraswamy 11 October 2019 When it comes to India’s position on the Middle East, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempts to keep all parties happy. For a […] Read More
China’s Views on International Order By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA 09 October 2019 As the People’s Republic of China turns 70 this month, a key question that countries around the world are grappling with is how China views the international order. Read More
Does It Matter If Taiwan Loses Formal Recognition? By Dr Timothy S Rich 09 October 2019 Taiwan will continue to maintain international relevance with or without formal diplomatic recognition. But this requires creative actions by Taiwan to deepen unofficial relations with non-recognising states like the United States and Australia. Read More