The 2022 Asian Summits: Don’t Mention the War By Professor Susan Harris Rimmer 16 November 2022It was meant to be Southeast Asia’s time in the sun this summit season. Events have transpired to rain on the parade of this fast-rising region. Read More
Punching Above Their Weight? The Baltic States and the Peoples Republic of China By Dr Ausra Park 01 November 2022In 2012, without too much fanfare, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs inaugurated the 16+1 initiative. Its purpose was to promote a “win-win” cooperation in business, trade, and investment between 16 Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) and China. Read More
The Origins And Foundations Of Iran's “Look East” Policy By Professor Pierre Pahlavi 04 October 2022Iran’s ties with Russia and China have become increasingly close. Driven by anti-Western sentiment, Iran’s posture no longer follows the “Neither East nor West” doctrine of its past. Read More
Mapping a Future Marshall Plan for Ukraine By Professor Sascha-Dominik (Dov) Bachmann and Dr Naoise McDonagh 23 September 2022The Marshall Plan is again in the news. This is due to its upcoming 75th anniversary as well as the need to discuss post conflict reconstruction in Ukraine. Read More
Dramatic Gains for the Right-Populist Sweden Democrats Party in the 2022 Elections By Dr Kira Pronin 23 September 2022On 11 September 2022, Sweden held general elections to elect the 349 members of the Riksdag, the national legislative assembly. The election was a victory for the opposition alliance of three centre-right parties and the right-populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats party, which gained substantial support. Read More
16 September 2022: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith 16 September 2022This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese to travel to UK for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and Japan for Abe Shinzo’s funeral; Wong meets with Vietnamese counterpart and Mongolian Deputy PM; Watts addresses Australia China Business Council Networking Day Gala Dinner; and more. Read More
#AIIANextGen Network 12 September 2022The #AIIANextGen Network is a unique and global network of emerging professionals interested in international affairs and Australia’s role in the world, particularly […] Read More
9 September 2022: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs By Isabella Keith 09 September 2022This week in Australian foreign affairs: Defence Cooperation Agreement signed with Timor-Leste; Wong on Xinjiang; Judge Charlesworth’s ICJ bid supported; Marles’ trip to Europe; and more. Read More
It’s Time to Reform the United Nations Security Council By Anil Anand 11 August 2022The P5’s veto power has disempowered general consensus and subjugated member states, creating unequal nations in an institution of equals. It is time for change. Read More
Al-Zawahiri’s Death and its Impact on the Future of Al-Qaeda By Dr Michael G. Zekulin 11 August 2022Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a drone strike late last month. While his death is significant, it is unlikely to be the death knell of his terrorist network. Read More
UN Human Rights Council Needs a Radical Reform This Time By Professor Gregory Rose 05 August 2022The most recent Commission of Inquiry established by the UN Human Rights Council in 2021 released its first report in June. It indicates the UNHRC may do more damage to the public idea of human rights than good, and that, therefore, improved institutional design for international governance of human rights is needed. Read More