The US Elections: The State of Play 22 October 2024On Tuesday 15th October, the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW welcomed Bruce Wolpe from the United States Studies Centre for an insightful […] Read More
Vale Colin Chapman FAIIA By Zara Kimpton OAM FAIIA 21 October 2024Colin Chapman, former Australian Outlook columnist, world renowned journalist, tv presenter, and author passed away this weekend. He was an erudite and careful thinker whose insights will be deeply missed. Read More
How and when the war on Ukraine can end 07 October 2024On 1 October the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW hosted H.E. Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko, the Ukrainian ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, […] Read More
Australia Must Prioritise Addressing Domestic Disunity Caused by the Israel-Palestine Conflict By Ian Dudgeon 02 October 2024Despite its remote likelihood anytime soon, a two-state solution is the only practical way of ending the present Israel-Palestine conflict. What is more immediately required by the Australian government, however, is an answer to the growing domestic disunity caused by that conflict. Read More
Citizens Worldwide (Including Australia) Support a Democratic World Government Focused on Global Issues By Dr Farsan Ghassim and Dr Markus Pauli 02 October 2024Global opinon is moving steadily toward a consensus on global government. New date from across 17 countries – representing more than half of the world population – supports the creation of a democratic global government body to tackle pressing global challenges like climate change. Read More
Cybersecurity: Is Australia falling behind the rest of the world? 25 September 2024How resilient are Australia’s critical national information industries? In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is no longer a niche. […] Read More
Should Australia Adopt a National Human Rights Act? By Jade Kingston 19 September 2024Australia is the only Western liberal democracy that does not have a legislated national Human Rights Act. Should Australia implement a Human Rights Act, and what would the implications be? Read More
UK Politics Through the Eyes of a Former High Commissioner 18 September 2024Written by Liubov Korina Echoing global dynamics amid a set of unique national challenges, the United Kingdom has been navigating the realities of […] Read More
Spamouflage: A Hidden Weapon in Influence Operations By Yuxuan Lai and Dr Gavin Mount 17 September 2024Spamouflage, a form of disinformation spread through fake social media accounts, poses a growing threat to democratic processes by manipulating public opinion and amplifying polarisation. Governments must take proactive steps to curb the impact of these campaigns and protect the integrity of elections. Read More
AUKUS and Australia, Asia, and the Anglosphere By Graeme Dobell FAIIA 15 September 2024Building the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine is an Anglosphere quest for a military capability to serve Australia’s life in the Indo-Pacific. As an Anglosphere answer to an Asian future, AUKUS asks questions about Australian identity as well as strategic ambition. Read More
The Borderless World of Cyberspace 15 September 2024On Tuesday 10 September, the current interns at AIIA NSW debated the proposition that ‘It is in Australia’s best interest to prioritise “offensive” […] Read More