Algerian Protests: A Popular Movement Against an Ailing President By William Fisher 19 March 2019 President Bouteflika has now bowed to protesters’ demands and withdrawn his candidacy, but he still remains in office and has postponed the presidential elections. Read More
Thailand’s Journey Back to Democracy? By Dr Greg Raymond 19 March 2019 After five years of military rule, Thailand is finally returning to the polls on 24 March. Read More
Justin Trudeau and the SNC Lavalin Scandal in Canada By Dr Bruce Mabley 19 March 2019 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is caught in a corruption scandal that could derail his Liberal party’s electoral fortunes. Read More
Argentina’s G20 Presidency and the Future of the Group 19 March 2019 On Tuesday 12 March Argentinian Ambassador Dr. Hugo Gobbi gave a presentation at the Institute on the topic of Argentinian’s Group of Twenty […] Read More
Japanese Immigration: A High Stakes Gamble By Shihoko Goto 18 March 2019 The quotas for Japan's two new visa categories are low by global standards, but the demographic realities in the country mean they may open the door for further immigration reform. Read More
Recalcitrant Qatar: Riding Out the Blockade By Ian Dudgeon 18 March 2019 Qatar has defiantly resisted the blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf states for nearly two years. Read More
Appointment of National Executive Director, Australian Institute of International Affairs 18 March 2019 The National President of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, Mr. Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA, announced today that […] Read More
What the Global Left is Getting Wrong on Venezuela By Henry Storey 17 March 2019 Elements of the global left have contested Western recognition of the opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president. Read More
Health and Human Security Challenges in Asia: New Agendas for Strengthening Regional Health Governance By Professor Mely Caballero-Anthony 17 March 2019 The expanding regional and global health agenda should compel ASEAN to work towards a more comprehensive human security approach to health. Read More
Brexit: Really? 15 March 2019 On Monday 11th March, Professor Richard Whitman, Director of the Global Europe Centre and Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University […] Read More
India’s General Election: A Preview By Emeritus Professor Ramesh Thakur FAIIA 14 March 2019 India's general election is scheduled to run from 11 April to 19 May. In an epic feat of electoral planning, more than 900 million Indians will be eligible to vote in a contest that is likely to be fought on issues including jobs, corruption and national security. Read More