Charles Miller argues that political and economic constraints matter more in defence leadership than individual policymakers. When I heard the

More than 100 global leaders have expressed strong support for the Vienna Conference on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons,

With one year remaining before the next general election, Adam P MacDonald examines whether Myanmar's regime is splintering.  With one

Professor the Hon Gareth Evans reflects upon the strengths and shortcomings of Australia’s foreign policy orientation. The quality of public

Stratfor analyses the Taiwanese election results and President Ma Ying-jeou's decision to resign as chairman of the ruling party, Kuomintang. 

Dr Samuel Makinda explains why engaging with Africa is in Australia’s national interest. Australia’s engagement with African countries during the

The final piece in a series sparked by the AIIA’s National Conference “Foreign Policy for a Top 20 Nation”, executive

To coincide with World Aids Day, Professorial Fellow Dennis Altman reflects upon the global impact of AIDS and Australia’s response

Dr Ashok Sharma reflects upon Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia and the deepening of the India-Australia relationship. Prime

Professor Aurelia George Mulgan examines why Japan’s upcoming election is unnecessary and an act of political opportunism. Prime Minister Abe

Karl Claxton analyses the outcomes of the 2014 Solomon Islands elections. Last week, as Australians focused on visits by the leaders

Australia's next Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gillian Bird, reports on Australia’s two year term on the UN Security