The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) and the Australian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA (AB)) are pleased to present the Peter Nygh […]

Malicious cyber actors are continuously targeting critical Australian infrastructure, and they seem to be successful. According to a commercial cyber security report Australia is the tenth most targeted country for phishing attacks.

The steps towards peace in the South Caucasus should be considered a positive regional movement, and one that deals with lingering Soviet era conflicts. Avoiding irridentist claims to formerly occupied terrority won't be easy, particuarly given Russia's interest in keeping conflict alive. 

For almost three decades, North Kivu has been plagued by armed conflict, causing repeated displacement of thousands of residents. Despite humanitarian efforts, the needs of displaced people and host communities far exceed available resources, with many affected by ongoing violence and limited media coverage.

Fiji's political landscape is in chaos, with a fragile coalition on the brink of collapse and the opposition falling apart amid scandals and power struggles. The potential outcomes include the government falling, the prime minister being ousted, or new elections being called, each scenario threatening further instability.

Nabila Ramdani's Fixing France explores the paradox of a nation that claims to be egalitarian yet is profoundly divided along racial and religious lines. Through ten thematic chapters, Ramdani examines these divisions and suggests solutions to address France's entrenched structural problems, making the book valuable for both general readers and students.

The 2022 election of Luis Inácio Lula da Silva signaled Brazil's return to the international stage, coinciding with its roles in the UN Security Council and G-20 presidency. However, Brazil faces challenges balancing domestic issues and international responsibilities, including regional conflicts and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Despite government claims of significant victories against Boko Haram, abductions and violence against women in northern Nigeria persist, highlighting inadequate protective measures. Patriarchal structures and societal stigmas exacerbate women's vulnerabilities, with Boko Haram exploiting these inequalities to further its extremist agenda.

On Tuesday 21 May 2024, the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW was addressed by John Keane, Professor of history at the University of […]

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has revealed the criticality of drones as a weapon system for modern battlefields. Yet as other states rush to follow suit, there are some sobering realities to face from “high-tech” tools of warfare.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Marles meets new prime minister of Solomon Islands; Wong in Bangladesh for ministerial meetings; Wong addresses Israel-Palestine issue; Watts off to Viena for IAEA meeting, and more.