US State Department official Josh Paul resigned in October 2023, being morally opposed to the Biden administration’s provision of arms to Israel. Paul has received considerable attention for his principled resignation, and has now launched a new lobby group called “A New Policy.” But is departing the public service necessarily an act of public virtue? 

The Trump campaign war cry “we will drill, baby, drill” could lead to a resurgence of oil and gas (O&G) exploration and production in the South China Sea when (and not if) President-elect Donald Trump removes obstacles to oil and gas production currently in place in the United States. It may also add to the existing commercial bulwark the United States and its allies in the region already possess to deter China’s attempts to seek hegemony over the South China Sea.  

Opening Speech for the 2024 AIIA National Conference AIIA National Vice President Zara Kimpton OAM FAIIA 11 November 2024   On behalf of […]

Confronting Fragmentation – three challenges for Australia*   Address to the Australian Institute of International Affairs Dr Heather Smith Canberra, 11 November 2024 […]

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese in Peru for APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Brazil for the G20 Leaders’ Summit; Marles hosts Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C Teodoro Jr for the inaugural Australia-Philippines Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Canberra; new Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator announced, and more.

South Korea’s traditionally family-run conglomerates, chaebols, play a key role in the development and implementation of national derisking policy. As recent trends showcase, the chaebols often ignore national policies and it is only with the influence of the United States that they have joined onto derisking efforts. 

The Australian Institute of International Affairs held its annual national conference in Canberra on 11 November. An event for Australia's foreign affairs observers, practitioners, and critics, it's occasion, coming on the heals of the American presidential election, provided for sober analysis of the trajectory ahead. 

Gaza has long been a focal point of conflict and resilience, marked by its strategic significance as a cultural and political crossroads. Yet, amidst the cycles of violence, Gaza's people reveal profound strength and humanity, offering lessons on perseverance and solidarity that resonate far beyond its borders.

The World Bank has increasingly involved itself in war and peace. However, how appropriate and effective is this engagement if it selectively ignores the politics of conflict?

Russia has a chip problem. As in Soviet times, national science and technology development is faltering under the heavy hand of statel; the implications for the national economy are dire. 

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a time when trust in the rules-based international system, capitalism, and democracy has waned dangerously low. Middle powers like Canada and Australia, with proven legitimacy and exemplary records for multilateral cooperation on security and human rights challenges, must do more to redouble support for multilateralism.