Implications of Sweden’s NATO Membership for Russia and the Baltic Region By Rupal Mishra 04 April 2024Sweden’s NATO accession will reshape the Baltic’s security environment. But how consequential will its membership be? Read More
Beyond Chaos and Conflict, the Middle East is Also a Place of Beauty. By Saba Sinai 03 April 2024In all the analysis and portrayals of conflict and strife in the Middle East, we shouldn’t forget that the region hosts a rich history and a vibrant cultural and intellectual life. Media organisations must take responsibility for presenting the region in its totality. Read More
What to Expect From Taiwan's New Elected President? By Dr Hsu Chien-Jung 02 April 2024Mr William Lai (Lai Ching-te), who will succeed President Tsai Ing-wen as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate for president, successfully won the 2024 presidential election despite losing a significant number of young voters. The DPP did not secure a majority in parliamentary seats, which could have a serious impact on the future legislative agenda and national budget of the DPP government. Read More
Crisis in Nigeria: How to Train a War Surgeon By Mohammed Ibrahim and Pat Griffiths 28 March 2024More than eight million people require humanitarian assistance in Nigeria. In a bid to save civilians in one of the longest-running conflicts in West Africa, training is underway to prepare the next generation of Nigerian war surgeons. Read More
Russia’s Response to the Crocus City Hall Shootings: Tragedy Becomes Farce By Dr Matthew Sussex 28 March 2024Why does Russia insist on linking Ukraine to the atrocity? And what does it reveal about the Kremlin’s intentions? Read More
Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the EAST By Dr Xiang Gao 27 March 2024In this thought-provoking book Yasheng Huang seeks to explain the unique stability of the Chinese political system over 1500 years and the consequent consolidation of authoritarian rule under Xi Jinping. He reveals the power of the Chinese examination system in shaping authoritarian and bureaucratic values in ancient and contemporary China. Read More
Euroscepticism on the March in the EU Commission's Upcoming Elections By Jasper Hufschmidt Morse 27 March 2024As Europe heads to the polls in June, the consequential position of EU Commission President is being contested. How sure can Ursula von der Leyen be of a second term? Read More
Putin’s Emigration Dilemmas Since the Invasion of Ukraine By Dr Leon Kosals and Dr Matthew Light 25 March 2024Russia has done surprisingly little to impede emigration following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While this is explained by reluctance to provoke domestic opposition to the war, military calculations might affect this rationale as the conflict drags on. Read More
Miscarriages of justice and judicial corruption in Indonesia 25 March 2024On Tuesday 19 February, AIIA NSW welcomed Professor Simon Butt to speak on judicial dysfunction in Indonesia. Professor Butt’s extensive history as a […] Read More
The Underfunding of Australian Diplomacy Continues By Professor John Langmore 25 March 2024Spending on Australian diplomacy has reached new considerable lows, where important events, meetings, and committees are being missed, or attended instead by interns. Australian's are still waiting for the Albanese government to do something about it. Read More
22 March 2024: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Dr Adam Bartley 22 March 2024This week in Australian foreign affairs: Chinese FM Wang Yi in Canberra for Foreign and Strategic Dialogue; funding to UNRWA reinstated and upgraded; Marles and Wong host AUKMIN; Watts to attend Summit for Democracy in ROK, and more. Read More