Professor Shirley Scott is the Research Chair of the Australian Institute of International Affairs. She has published in leading journals of both International […]

Research Chair Associate Professor Shirley Scott has published in leading journals of both International Law and International Relations on the place of international […]

The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is seeking to recruit a new Research Chair. The AIIA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides […]

Despite having no indigenous population, Antarctica has sometimes been referred to as having a legacy of colonialism. However, there is debate as to whether Australia has facilitated, or been an object of, this colonialism.

The AIIA would like to extend its congratulations to the following people who have been selected as Fellows of the Australian Institute of International Affairs for 2019.

To respond effectively to the emerging multipolar environment, Australia should firewall its support for the US alliance from its support for international law.

On 18-19 July 2018, the ‘Australia and the Rules-Based International Order’ conference was held at the Hedley Bull Centre at the Australian National […]

Participation in the rules-based order has been integral to the conduct of Australia's bilateral relationships. Historical examples show that Australia and Japan have relied on international law in skirmishes over pearl-shelling and whaling.

Contrary to popular belief, a rules-based international order is not in continuity with the past, but a replacement for an international law-based order. The decay of the ideal of politically-neutral international law is a dangerous shift. 

On 17 May the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade concluded that climate change is exacerbating threats and risks to Australia’s national security. As Australia promotes its bid for a UN Security Council seat, what can the Security Council do to lessen climate insecurity?

The Foreign Policy White Paper's implication that international law is little more than an extension of US foreign policy is a very odd message to convey at this particular point in world history.