Feminism in International Affairs Today By Professor Cynthia Enloe 17 August 2018At a time when hypermasculine figures dominate the world stage, it’s not possible to be sanguine about equality. A sustained and active effort is required to roll back sexism. Read More
Military Officers Need to Be Politically Savvy By Professor Charles Allen — Analysis 16 August 2018Military officers must understand the nature of politics within society and be competent in political skills to accomplish organisational goals within the defence establishment. Read More
Saudi-Canada Twitter Tiff By Dr Bruce Mabley — Analysis 16 August 2018A recent spat on twitter resulted in a freeze in Saudi-Canada relations, with diplomats expelled and commercial, air and educational links suspended. What exactly happened? Read More
Carving up South Sudan By Alex Jones — Analysis 13 August 2018A new agreement was recently reached to address the devastating conflict in South Sudan. While it promises a temporary détente, it is the latest in a long line of deals to divvy up power. Read More
Enhanced EU–Australia Security Cooperation through Crisis Management By Dr Margherita Matera — Analysis 13 August 2018On 8 August, Australia announced it will deploy civilian expertise to EU-led crisis missions in countries of common interest under the Framework Partnership Agreement. The challenge is to ensure it is not a paper commitment. Read More
Reading Room: Electoral Dynamics in Indonesia Reviewed by Natalie Sambhi — Reading room 13 August 2018Understanding Indonesia's political processes is a daunting yet critical task. With general elections due next April, how do politicians succeed in a democracy just two decades’ old with 260 million citizens? Read More
Many Happy Returns of al-Qaeda By Dr Alison Broinowski FAIIA 11 August 2018On 11 August 1988, the members of what became al-Qaeda met in Peshawar and changed the course of the 21st century. Even though its profile is lower now, there is much below the horizon. Read More
The Real Story of the Rohingya By Associate Professor Christopher Lamb and Peter Bateman 11 August 2018This episode of AIIA VIC's Dyason House podcast discusses the history of the people known as the Rohingya and the realities of the current refugee crisis. Read More
Room for Australia-China Cooperation on Climate Change By Chris Smith — Fresh perspective 11 August 2018Australia should expand its cooperation with China on climate change by working with China to ensure the Belt and Road Initiative aids sustainable development. Read More
The Human Tragedy of Palestine By The Hon Gareth Evans AC QC FAIIA — Analysis 10 August 2018Last month Australia ended its direct aid to the Palestinian Authority and suspended Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA’s multi-million dollar program in Palestine. It is time to change the trajectory of jaundiced scepticism of everything Palestinian. Read More