From the Editor-in-Chief 20 August 2018 Dear readers, Thank you for joining Quarterly Access for its second issue of what has already been a turbulent year for international politics. […] Read More
Social Contracts and the Australian Civil-Military Relationship By Cate Carter 20 August 2018 Military covenants try to build civil-military relationships on the foundation of a social contract, but is that true for the Australian Defence Force? Read More
An Introduction to Asia-Pacific Security By Professor Alan Tidwell 19 August 2018 This book makes for an excellent primer on issues of Asia-Pacific security, with 12 chapters exploring both traditional and non-traditional topics. Read More
Peter Bateman 17 August 2018 Peter Bateman is host of the first series of AIIA VIC’s Dyason House podcast, speaking with experts on real issues in intentional affairs […] Read More
The End of the Rules-based Liberal International Order By Tom Switzer 17 August 2018 The US president is a symptom, not the cause, of the broader problems surrounding the deterioration of the liberal international order. Read More
Military Officers Need to Be Politically Savvy By Professor Charles Allen 16 August 2018 Military officers must understand the nature of politics within society and be competent in political skills to accomplish organisational goals within the defence establishment. Read More
Saudi-Canada Twitter Tiff By Dr Bruce Mabley 16 August 2018 A recent spat on twitter resulted in a freeze in Saudi-Canada relations, with diplomats expelled and commercial, air and educational links suspended. What exactly happened? Read More
Carving up South Sudan By Alex Jones 13 August 2018 A new agreement was recently reached to address the devastating conflict in South Sudan. While it promises a temporary détente, it is the latest in a long line of deals to divvy up power. Read More
Many Happy Returns of al-Qaeda By Dr Alison Broinowski FAIIA 11 August 2018 On 11 August 1988, the members of what became al-Qaeda met in Peshawar and changed the course of the 21st century. Even though its profile is lower now, there is much below the horizon. Read More
The Real Story of the Rohingya By Associate Professor Christopher Lamb and Peter Bateman 11 August 2018 This episode of AIIA VIC's Dyason House podcast discusses the history of the people known as the Rohingya and the realities of the current refugee crisis. Read More
The China Conundrum 08 August 2018 On Tuesday 31 July, the Institute welcomed the renowned China analyst, government adviser and former journalist John Garnaut, who shared his insights on […] Read More