Despite Trump and Khamenei seemingly reaching a "no war" agreement, the situation is extremely volatile. Domestically, while Trump may have won domestic bragging rights for his assassination of Soleimani, he will win very few political points.

Petrol rationing and major fuel price hikes in Iran, and the rioting that followed, have demonstrated the extent to which international sanctions are hurting the oil-rich nation.

The Turkish incursion in Syria has spurred the involvement and actions of the Turkish, Syrian, Russian and US governments and their armed forces. Prevention could require early intervention by UN peacekeeping forces.

Donald Trump invited the Taliban to Camp David in early September to seal an Afghan peace deal. The cancellation of the meeting showed that the process was too rushed and that Trump still has much to learn about effective diplomacy.

Despite Iran’s frustrating tactics and stubbornness, the nation's leaders may well know they must renegotiate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. However, they are seeking a pathway that avoids simple capitulation to Trump.

Qatar has defiantly resisted the blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf states for nearly two years.

As the likely outcome of Syria’s civil war increasingly favours Assad, Russia is positioning itself to be the major beneficiary. But in this turbulent region, external factors could still disrupt this trend.

The war in Syria is approaching its endgame. President Assad appears to have come out on top, but how the dust finally settles will be determined by competing internal factions and external state interests.

President Trump faces significant challenges to kick-starting the end of America’s conventional military involvement in Afghanistan.

The Australian Institute of International Affairs has recently been featured in the media. AIIA Presidential Associate Ian Dudgeon spoke on Australia’s support for […]

The Australian Institute of International Affairs has recently been featured across a number of media outlets. AIIA National President Allan Gyngell AO’s article […]