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
Can the European Union Influence Global Standard-Setting in AI? By Dr Darren Lim, Walter Brenno Colnaghi and Professor Anthea Roberts 26 March 2024Competition to set global standards in AI is heating up. Can the EU’s new AI Act follow the GDPR in influencing behaviour far beyond its borders? Read More
A Dysfunctional Family: How Australia Can and Should Repair its Relationships with the Pacific by Acting on Climate By Liam Moore 18 March 2024The prevailing strategic culture in Australian foreign policy circles that view Pacific Island states in instrumental and paternalistic ways is unproductive. Moving forward, there must be active recognition of the agency of these actors and engagement with their key concerns — particularly climate change. Read More
Islands of Influence: Japan’s Ritou and their Significance to Maritime Security By Samuel Ng 13 March 2024Japan must actively engage in dialogue and cooperation with its neighbours, with regard to its 14,000 remote islands. These now stand at the cusp of Japan’s rearmament and a new age of relations with China. Read More
Will Gaza Defeat President Joe Biden? By Emeritus Professor Dennis Altman AM FASSA 13 March 2024Election prospects for Joe Biden are looking dimmer as the war in Gaza steadily worsens and the casualties of civilians increases. How will Americans vote on the Palestinian issue? Read More
Women’s Empowerment and Equality in Brazil: One Step Forward and Two Steps Back? By Dr Flavia Bellieni Zimmermann 07 March 2024In the past, Brazil introduced vanguard policy in the fight towards violence against women. But ultra-conservative “Bolsonarista” actors can water down such achievements and stagnate progress towards gender equality. Read More
Myanmar: A Story of a Mother Revealing the Significance of Family Connections By Thaw Tar Swe Zin 07 March 2024Although the ICRC’s efforts to resume its prison visits in Myanmar are ongoing, the organisation continues supporting detainees and their families. Being able to maintain contact helps ensure the well-being of both family members and those behind bars, reminding them that hope exists. Read More
Women's Rights Advocacy in Hong Kong: Challenges and Prospects Under the National Security Law 06 March 2024How does the Hong Kong National Security Law further complicate women's rights advocacy? This article unpacks the law's impacts on women's organisations and the potential legislative ramifications on women's rights amid growing state interference. Read More
Women's Labour Participation Challenges in Japan and South Korea By Hannah Heewon Seo 05 March 2024Japan and South Korea have the lowest fertility rates in the world. Labour rights can improve this phenomenon, but an attachment to tradition has hampered their responses despite broader moves for equality. Read More
The Middle East - Has Anything Really Changed? 04 March 2024On Tuesday 27 February, the AIIA welcomed the Hon. Bob Carr to speak about past, current and future challenges of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian […] Read More
Book Review: I Feel No Peace: Rohingya Fleeing Over Seas and Rivers By Dr Gerhard Hoffstaedter 23 February 2024Kaamil Ahmed’s documentation of the Rohingya’s plight details their trauma, death, and despair. The book’s telling of their human longing for peace and a better life should enjoy a wide readership. Read More