The AIIA publishes the definitive series Australia in World Affairs on Australia’s foreign policy. This book series has been published since 1950 and is currently […]

The Australian Institute of International Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Baogang He, Dr David Hundt and Dr Danielle Chubb […]

The Research Committee of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is calling for expressions of interest from […]

The AIIA publishes the definitive series Australia in World Affairs on Australia’s foreign policy. This book series has been published since 1950 and is currently […]

Foreign Affairs Institute Sets Up Shop in Adelaide 24 January 2022: The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), one of the nation’s oldest […]

This week in Australian foreign affairs: support for Tonga, AUKMIN 2022, Novak Djokovic, changes to visas, and more.

As parts of their Special Strategic Partnership, Australia and Japan have formally signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement. This will enable even closer cooperation between their respective military forces, including training, base access, and logistics.

President Biden’s speech to Atlanta last week saw a renewed focus on protecting the “heart and soul” of American democracy – voting rights. What does this strategy reveal about Biden’s plans for 2022?

Djokovic’s case is another episode in Australia’s obsession with the border crisis. It raises important questions about who manufactures this “crisis” language, and for what purposes.

This past month in Australian foreign affairs: Australia-Japan Leaders’ Meeting, Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement signed, diplomatic announcements, and more.

Australian strategic studies cannot keep up with current rates of geo-strategic change. Focussing on different analysis methodologies — such as forward-looking, disruptive innovation — could be the solution.