Did Sweden almost go populist? 25 November 2018 Up until now, Sweden has maintained a stable political system. Underlying this has been Sweden’s identity as progressive, prosperous and open. However, the […] Read More
Imran Khan’s First 100 Days By Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed 24 November 2018 Imran Khan has faced significant challenges in both domestic and foreign policy in his first 100 days as prime minister of Pakistan. Read More
Small State Diplomacy in Challenging Times By His Excellency Chris Seed 23 November 2018 Through the judicious exercise of small state diplomacy, New Zealand has been able to exert a significant influence on international politics despite its limited hard power. Read More
Trampling the Grass: China-US Leadership Competition By Dr Peter Layton 22 November 2018 As the APEC Summit showed, China-US competition will progressively revise the international system. Middle powers and smaller states alike will be continually called upon to make choices one way or the other. Read More
Cameron Christie 22 November 2018 Cameron Christie is host of the second series of AIIA VIC’s Dyason House podcast, speaking with experts on real issues in intentional affairs […] Read More
Australia Reviews its Policy on the Iran Nuclear Deal By John Tilemann 20 November 2018 Australia’s national interests dictate that it should continue to support the nuclear deal with Iran. However, the government’s review is an opportunity to canvass complementary measures to address security and human rights in the Middle East. Read More
IA-CEPA: Australia Will Have To Wait By Andrew Catton 20 November 2018 By considering recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has jeopardised the Indonesia-Australia trade deal. Domestic political pressure will preclude Indonesia from signing while Australia is contesting one of the holiest subjects in the Islamic world. Read More
E-Commerce and Government Assistance Boost Pacific Exports By Caleb Jarvis 17 November 2018 As APEC brings leaders to the Pacific, new data shows adoption of digital technology is fuelling exports and business confidence is high throughout the region. Read More
From PNG to Parliament and Beyond By Professor John Langmore and Cameron Christie 17 November 2018 As APEC draws the world's attention to Papua New Guinea, this episode of AIIA VIC’s Dyason House Podcast features John Langmore on working in PNG in the lead-up to independence as well as his subsequent career in Parliament and the United Nations. Read More
Maintaining ASEAN’s Momentum By Tommy Chai 17 November 2018 While the 33rd ASEAN Summit made significant progress, more is needed to live up to its theme of resilience and innovation against the fraying of the multilateral rules-based order. Read More
Australia in the World this Week By Dr Darren Lim and Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA 15 November 2018 This episode examines developments in Australian diplomacy and foreign policy including Marise Payne’s visit to China and speeches by Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten. Read More