Think thanks are increasingly performing diplomatic functions that were traditionally the sole preserve of state officials.

The AIIA’s National Executive Director, Melissa Conley Tyler, spoke at a G20 Conference at Soka University in Tokyo this week. Melissa traveled as […]

This episode focuses on summit season and the US-China rivalry on display. It recaps the ASEAN Summit, East Asia Summit and APEC meeting before looking ahead to this week’s G20 Summit.

The AIIA congratulates those who have been announced as Fellows for 2018 in recognition of their distinguished contribution to Australia’s international affairs.

Ministers For Foreign Affairs 1972-83 The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is pleased to present the latest book in the Australian Ministers […]

The AIIA’s National Executive Director, Melissa Conley Tyler, completed a study tour to Poland as a guest of the Polish Government. She spoke […]

  The AIIA is pleased to present the latest book in the Australian Ministers for Foreign Affairs series, Ministers for Foreign Affairs 1972-83.  Edited by Melissa Conley Tyler […]

This episode examines developments in Australian diplomacy and foreign policy including Marise Payne’s visit to China and speeches by Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten.

This episode examines current issues for Australian diplomacy including the prospects for Australia moving its embassy to Jerusalem, the Khashoggi murder and Trump's withdrawal from multilateral treaties and institutions.

This episode examines the implications of Mike Pence's recent speech on US-China relations and reflects on highlights of the 2018 AIIA National Conference.

What does it mean for a state to allow a woman to embody it in international relations? Who gets trusted to represent states, and how do we get to parity in representation?