When Shaming Fails: Japanese Withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission By Michal Kolmaš 18 November 2020Japan’s withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and return to commercial whaling in July 2019 marked an […] Read More
Australia Between "Good International Citizenship," A Challenging Indo-Pacific, And Declining US Leadership By Gabriele Abbondanza 06 November 2020Australia does not behave as a "good international citizen" anymore, but this is a strategic adaptation to a more demanding regional environment. With a challenging Indo-Pacific and declining US leadership, Canberra should engage strategically with long-overlooked states in the region. Read More
11 September: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith 11 September 2020This week in Australian foreign affairs: Payne’s statement on consular support for Australian journalists in China; the announcement of several diplomatic postings; DFAT’s new Hardship Program for Australian citizens struggling to return from overseas; and more. Read More
4 September: The Week in Australian Foreign Policy By Isabella Keith 04 September 2020This week in Australian foreign affairs: Scott Morrison’s statement on Shinzo Abe, the introduction of new legislation to ensure consistent Australian foreign policy, Labor’s criticism of the government’s treatment of Australians stranded overseas, and more. Read More
Women in International Affairs 09 July 2020Special Edition with Thenu Herath Special Edition Episode 3: The Israel/Palestine Conflict with Dr Michelle Lesh The Dyason House Podcast · Episode 3 […] Read More
New Feature: The Week in Australian Foreign Policy By Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA and Isabella Keith 03 July 2020As part of the AIIA’s mission to help all Australians know, understand, and engage more with international affairs, we are pleased to introduce a new segment to Australian Outlook - Current Events in Australian Foreign Policy. Read More
Australian Soaps to the Pacific - Good Diplomacy? By Richard Broinowski AO 24 June 2020The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launched an initiative to send commercial Australian television programs to local stations in the South Pacific. This move will probably do little to enhance what used to be a vigorous and discerning projection of Australian news and values into the region. Read More
Norm Negotiation in the Australian Government’s Implementation of UNSCR 1325 By Barbara K Trojanowska 11 June 2020The conclusion of the Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security provides an opportunity to reflect upon achievements toward greater gender equality for conflict-affected women. This article is the winner of the Australian Journal of International Affairs' 2020 Boyer Prize. Read More
Not Time to Go Home: Why Australia Needs International Students By Kate Clayton 01 May 2020Consecutive government funding cuts have forced universities to become reliant on international students for funding. As universities restructure in response to COVID-19, both universities and international students are at risk. Read More
Book Review: Changing Fortunes: A History of the Australian Treasury By John West 25 March 2020The Australian Treasury’s initial purpose was to be a bookkeeper and budget manager for the new commonwealth government. A couple of decades later, the inadequacy of Treasury in providing meaningful economic policy advice to the government during the Great Depression was a catalyst for the development of a more substantive policy role. Read More
Impact of China’s Decision-Making Processes on International Cooperation: Cases of Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief By Miwa Hirono 02 March 2020The nature of China’s decision-making processes has international policy implications. The more holistic China’s decision-making process, the deeper the international cooperation. Read More