An interesting insight into insurgencies is that they rarely succeed. David H. Ucko’s Insurgent’s Dilemma: A Struggle to Prevail shows us how the extant state survives, and how rarely they are overthrown through the conventional use of force in the 21st century.

Donald Trump has once again claimed victory in the US Republican primary, and Russia's Vladimir Putin is guaranteed to be leading in this year's election in Moscow. The big surprise this month, however, is the surge of the Far Right in Portugal which has gained an unprecedented following under the new Chega party.

As the Israel-Hamas conflict rages in Gaza, Iran has been less forthright in their support for the terrorist group. Israel should also consider the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran.

Since February 2020, AIIA NSW have been sending out our newsletter, “Columns from Glover Cottages”, once or twice a month.  Here is our […]

Amid rising threats to civil liberties worldwide, the rise of fascism, and over 100 armed conflicts currently underway, what should hold our gaze and precipitate deep reflection this International Women’s Day? What does peace really mean?

The 21st century has witnessed a significant and escalating rise in global warfare and violence. Active conflicts are at the highest levels in decades, with conflict-related deaths quadrupling between 2020 to 2022 alone.

The role that judges have played, and can play, in enhancing gender justice at the the International Criminal Court  (ICC) is underexamined. By applying a feminist judgment method to the ICC we can shed light on the possibilities for more gender-inclusive international justice.

On Tuesday 27 February, the AIIA welcomed the Hon. Bob Carr to speak about past, current and future challenges of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian […]

In this week’s series on geopolitics, editor at large Colin Chapman discusses Russian military resilience and the threat in Europe of another war. Meanwhile in Gaza, peace talks have failed.

Solomon Islands has forged closer ties with Beijing under Manasseh Sogavare’s prime ministership. While a Sogavare victory in the upcoming Solomon Islands elections will pose a continuing challenge for Australia’s Pacific Island engagement strategy, there are also opportunities. 

Irrespective of how much attention some conflicts receive, violence persists in various regions around the world. These are the “forgotten conflicts” that demand attention.