The Australian government had originally planned to release a long-term international development policy, but COVID-19 derailed this. Instead it was decided to release a policy for the next two or so years covering the COVID-19 crisis and aftermath.

Establishing links with a sister city in a distant part of the world opens up valuable new trade opportunities. These relationships break down barriers that make initial contact with a foreign partner so difficult.

Today is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, a United Nations initiative to raise awareness of sport as a tool to accomplish the UN’s development objectives. Australia uses sports in its foreign aid both for development outcomes and diplomatic engagement in the region.

Australia has made significant strides in the representation of women in diplomacy. Has there been a similar trend across Asia? Does this support Australia’s diplomacy in the region?

For the first time in almost a decade, the Australian Government is conducting a review of Australia’s international development policy. A request for community input means the review is an opportunity to solidify international development as a matter of national interest.

In 2019, Morrison outlined his views on the Indo-Pacific as a region of utmost importance. In reviewing Morrison’s foreign policy stance, it is useful to compare with other leaders in the region

Australia is spending less on diplomacy than ever before – and its influence is suffering as a result

Urban areas across South-East Asia are fraught with challenges. Environmental problems, questions regarding resilience and governance are all issues confronting the region in the modern day. 

In his keynote speech to the AIIA national conference, AIIA National President Allan Gyngell considers the consequences for Australia if the ties between Washington and Beijing finally snap.

As the People’s Republic of China turns 70 this month, a key question that countries around the world are grappling with is how China views the international order. 

Australia’s options for defending itself are in the news with the release of Hugh White’s How to Defend Australia. Will it shake up thinking or is there is no appetite for change?