Indonesia's inclusion in BRICS enhances the representation of the Global South and strengthens efforts to reform global governance institutions. This move positions the bloc as a stronger platform for collaboration among developing nations.

In a recent piece for Australian Outlook Graeme Gill writes that I and others “dispute the importance of NATO,” claiming it has no role in the current conflict, while we “rarely interrogate the evidence relating to [Russia’s] fear of Ukraine joining NATO.” In the article below, I respond to these claims.

Sweden’s NATO accession will reshape the Baltic’s security environment. But how consequential will its membership be?

With Southeast Asia's economic and political future, there are growing calls to invite ASEAN to take a seat at the G20. Questions however hang over ASEAN's ability to meet the regions needs first, and, in particular, the growing security challenges that have yet to meet a satisfactory conclusion. 

The 2023 European Commission report on Bosnia and Herzegovina highlights persistent challenges in meeting EU membership criteria, with ongoing issues in the judiciary, corruption, and governance. Recent events, including demands for a judge’s resignation and the Republika Srpska’s refusal to recognise Constitutional Court decisions, raise concerns about the country’s constitutional and legal order.

The controversy between Türkiye, Sweden, and Finland over NATO membership continues to aid Russia in its war of aggression in Ukraine. With US weapons agreements now caught up in the bid, Türkiye's opposition has likely narrowed. 

After more than a decade, Timor-Leste has finally received the consensus of the ASEAN Member States to be its 11th member. What is next for Timor-Leste and ASEAN?

Turkiye’s voiced strong opposition to Swedish and Finnish bids to join NATO. Its goal was to call more attention to Turkiye’s legitimate security concerns and remind members that it is a long-standing ally.

International institutions such as the European Union provide a valuable sense of security for small nations, says Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia […]

The Balkan states must effectively deal with internal corruption if they are to join the European Union.

AIIA Victoria and the AIIA National Office have been working towards improving our online systems. The new membership database that we are implementing […]