It’s World Immunisation Week, Let’s Talk About Vaccines By Sarah Meredith and Negaya Chorley 29 April 2022Since the onset of the pandemic, it seems like all we’re talking about is vaccines. Despite this, investment in vaccine equity and distribution across many diseases is still grossly inadequate. Read More
India-Australia Economic Cooperation Trade Agreement: A Step Toward a Resilient Global Supply Chain and Stable Indo-Pacific By Dr Ashok Sharma 22 April 2022New Delhi’s strong ties to Russia have prompted some concern about the future of an Australia-India partnership. The recent signing of an economic agreement suggests this relationship will only grow stronger. Read More
22 April: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith 22 April 2022This week in Australian foreign affairs: Payne and Seselja on Solomon Islands and China’s security cooperation agreement, additional sanctions on Russia, and 80 years of diplomatic relations with the Netherlands. Read More
The World Watches the Ballot Box By Colin Chapman FAIIA 21 April 2022In these days of faltering global democracies, three key elections should be closely watched. The outcomes are far from certain, but they will all carry far-reaching implications. Read More
Vaccine Equity for Papua New Guinea – Australia’s Role Emily Shelley20 April 2022Ensuring that low and middle-income nations receive equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines has proved to be one of the most significant challenges of […] Read More
Book Review: Fear of Abandonment: Australia in the World since 1942 By Melissa Conley Tyler FAIIA 19 April 2022Australian Institute of International Affairs National President Allan Gyngell starts his history of Australian foreign policy with the observation that Australia’s myths are mostly military ones: “The story Australians know best of their country’s engagement with the world is one of wars and battles.” Read More
15 April: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith 15 April 2022This week in Australian foreign affairs: Morrison calls the election; further sanctions against Russia; Seselja visits Solomon Islands; and more. Read More
Challenging Australia's Foreign Policy Orthodoxy By Professor James Laurenceson 13 April 2022A strategy document released last month gave graphic insight into where dispassionate analysis by a peak Australian government agency sees the region headed. It points to a future in which the Morrison government’s hairy-chested posturing towards China does the national interest no favours. Read More
A Window of Opportunity in Australia-Korea Relations? By Dr Jeffrey Robertson 11 April 2022Seoul’s change in political leadership is promising for the West. Australia must do more to take advantage of the opportunity. Read More
8 April: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith 08 April 2022This week in Australian foreign affairs: AUKUS statement, more military support to Ukraine, additional sanctions on Russia, Payne in Brussels, and more. Read More
Prospects for Australian Wheat Exports Amid the Ukraine-Russia Conflict By Dr Richard Culas 04 April 2022Australia has been one of the world’s largest wheat exporters for decades. As global demand skyrockets due to the Ukraine conflict, Australian agriculture will have to adapt. Read More