An Indigenous Voice to Parliament: What can Australia learn from other countries? 25 May 2023On Tuesday 16 May 2023, the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW welcomed Dr Harry Hobbs and Dr […] Read More
Looking for a Win on International Cooperation? Australia Can Lead on Combatting IUU Fishing By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA, Dr Tony Press and Dr Michael Fabinyi 24 May 2023Australia has an opportunity to build on its strong diplomatic foundations on regional and international issues. Taking the lead to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing is one international public good Australia can provide and be proud of. Read More
Bank Crises, Globalization, and the Free Market Ryan Lung21 May 2023Once again, the international banking system is embroiled in a crisis largely of its own making. Familiar sights abound – ominous headlines with […] Read More
Deplorable: Why the “White Working Class” Voted for Trump and Why They Will Again By Professor Paul Kenny 19 May 2023The prospect that Donald Trump may return to the White House in 2025 is much closer than many think. Victory is likely to be found in the “white working class.” Read More
Democracy in Decline By Emeritus Professor Damien Kingsbury 19 May 2023By many measurements, democracy is in a troubling decline, even in many Western states. As the debate about economics becomes increasingly hijacked by nationalist sentiments, it is little surprise that “flawed” democracies and “Hybrid” regimes are becoming more commonplace. Read More
Whitlam’s Foreign Policy - Book Launch 14 May 2023On Tuesday 2 May 2023, the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW hosted the launch of Dr Michael Easson’s Whitlam’s Foreign Policy. Speaking […] Read More
Scientists Outline the Destruction of the Mediterranean By Colin Chapman FAIIA 11 May 2023The Mediterranean is dying faster than most care to realise. Before long, and without sustained effort to bring temperatures down to a reasonable level, the region and the world will begin to observe and experience its undeniable impact. Read More
How Will the Defence Strategic Review Impact Australian Society? By Dr Federica Caso 09 May 2023The DSR articulates a change in doctrine that expands the role of the military and security apparatuses in the national interest. It calls for a whole-of-government approach that will involve civil society organisations and industry to bolster military defence. Read More
Disinformation a Major Theme in Another Bleak Year for Global Press Freedom By Dr Alexandra Wake 03 May 2023Conspiracy theorists have been fuelled by disinformation in mainstream Australia and propaganda spread online from Russia. These are the two major concerns for this year’s World Press Freedom Day. Read More
The King's Coronation and Australia's Political Future By Colin Chapman FAIIA 28 April 2023The coronation of King Charles III will undoubtedly reignite the question of whether Australia should become a republic. For what kind of a republic, and what political reforms will be needed, the experiences of Zimbabwe and South Africa provide lessons for what to avoid. Read More
What Matters in Asia: the Lowy Power Index 27 April 2023On Tuesday the 18th of April 2023, the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW welcomed Susannah Patton, Director of the Southeast Asia program […] Read More