EU and Australia: Like-Minded Partners Facing Challenges Together By Gunnar Wiegand 29 May 2018 The EU and Australia look to deepen relations in the face of mounting challenges to the rules-based international order. Read More
EU and Australia: From Conflict to Cooperation By Professor Philomena Murray and Dr Margherita Matera 29 May 2018 Last week the EU announced that it has formally approved free trade negotiations with Australia, with talks to begin in June. How does this fit with the broad evolution of the EU-Australia relationship? Read More
To Each Their Own Indo-Pacific By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA 29 May 2018 The number of countries that find the Indo-Pacific a useful way of interpreting the world is growing. But each country has its own Indo-Pacific. Read More
The Continuing Italian Political Crisis By Dr Chiara De Lazzari 29 May 2018 More than two months after the general elections, Italy still has no government. The President's veto of an anti-Euro nominee for finance minister has opened up a new political crisis that could lead to another general election this year. Read More
Making Sense of the Sadrists’ Electoral Achievement in Iraq By Damian Doyle 29 May 2018 The results of Iraq’s parliamentary election have surprised many observers, with a coalition dominated by Muqtada al-Sadr securing the largest number of seats. Understanding the role the Sadrists are likely to play in a new Iraqi government requires a grasp of their evolution. Read More
Gunnar Wiegand 28 May 2018 Gunnar Wiegand is the Managing Director for Asia and Pacific in the European External Action Service (EEAS). He is the EU’s senior official […] Read More
To Ratify or not to Ratify: is the new TPP worthwhile? 26 May 2018 On Tuesday 22 May, Dr Elizabeth Thurbon, Associate Professor of International Political Economy at the UNSW School of Social Sciences, gave a talk […] Read More
Timor-Leste Study Tour - Expressions of Interest 24 May 2018 AIIA Victoria is planning a Study Tour to Timor-Leste from 10 to 20 October 2018. We are seeking an indication as to whether […] Read More
The EU-Australia Relationship in Light of Current EU Priorities By Dr Fabian Zuleeg 24 May 2018 Recent years have been a period of tremendous change for the EU, internally and in its relations with the rest of the world. Both the EU and Australia would benefit from closer ties with like-minded global actors that share the same values and objectives. Read More
Timor-Leste Study Tour - Expressions of Interest 23 May 2018 AIIA Victoria is planning a Study Tour to Timor-Leste from 10 to 20 October 2018. We are seeking an indication as to whether […] Read More
The UAE’s Geostrategic Plans in Yemen and the Gulf of Aden By Will McEniry 21 May 2018 While on the surface the United Arab Emirates is a well-behaved “little brother” to Saudi Arabia, its recent actions show that the UAE is slowly but surely positioning itself to become a formidable regional power. Read More