Forgotten Conflicts: The Urgent Need to Rediscover the Humanity in Each Other By Andrew Kobylinski 22 February 2024Irrespective of how much attention some conflicts receive, violence persists in various regions around the world. These are the “forgotten conflicts” that demand attention. Read More
Narcopolitics and Arms Trafficking: How Guns in Peru Impact Ecuadorean Politics By Anthony Medina Rivas Plata and Santiago Ullauri Betancourt 16 February 2024Ecuador has seen a sizable increase in “narcopolitics” in recent years. One of its most challenging issues is dealing with guns from Peru, which have increasingly infiltrated the Ecuadorian borderlands. Read More
2024 Election Watch: Indonesia, Pakistan, Belarus, and Senegal By Colin Chapman FAIIA 12 February 2024In the second of his series on the global election scene, Colin Chapman looks at controversial elections taking place in February. The one likely to have the biggest impact globally, and in Australia, is the Indonesian presidential and legislative elections. Read More
Women's Success in Sports: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Global Relations By Dr Popi Sotiriadou 01 February 2024Women's success in sports can have substantial positive economic outcomes for their countries. More than this, they can contribute to a nation's international affairs and influence relationships with other countries. Read More
"Baby Nepotism" and the Future of Indonesian Democracy By Yeta Purnama, Fenny Desmi Widiastuti and Tiara Ayu Fatmasari 30 January 2024Allegations of nepotism against Indonesian president Joko Widodo and his son Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is running for vice president in 2024, is undermining Indonesia’s democracy and threatening to create a political dynasty. Read More
2024 Election Watch: Bracing for the Year to Come By Colin Chapman FAIIA 29 January 20242024 will be the most significant year for democracy. All points lead to a broader democratic recession, though more than a few surprises are to be expected. Read More
Book Review: Dispatch from Berlin, 1943 By Dr Andrew G. Bonnell 22 January 2024Anthony Cooper, together with Thorsten Perl, provides a well-researched account of a British air raid on Berlin, in December 1943. They concentrate on […] Read More
Australia in the UN – An Exercise in Middle Power Diplomacy Imogen Biggins22 January 2024Back in September 2023, the United Nations hosted leaders and diplomats from around the world for the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. The highlight […] Read More
Australia and the Sri Lankan Crisis of 2009 Renuga Inpakumar22 January 2024Australia’s involvement in the events surrounding the tragic massacres in the northeast of Sri Lanka in 2009 raises important questions about our nation’s […] Read More
Maintaining the Fight in Ukraine: Jake Sullivan Addresses World Leaders By Colin Chapman FAIIA 18 January 2024Despite political roadblocks to Ukraine assistance in the US, the Biden administration is optimistic that it’s support will not be disrupted. With Donald Trump’s march through the primaries begun, this optimism however may change. Read More
Can Australia Become a Renewable Energy Superpower? By Dr David Lee and Dr Ashok Sharma 11 January 2024Australia has big plans for renewable energies. Its diplomacy has symbolised to the world that it is open to change, but further investment in grid and energy capabilities is still lacking. Read More