China’s activities in the Middle East over the last year, and its efforts to mediate disputes in the region, are not new. What is novel is Beijing’s willingness to publicise its behaviour in the region and potentially infringe upon the United States’ sphere of influence.

On Tuesday 28th March 2023, the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW welcomed Rosie Keane, the Irish Consul General in Sydney, to discuss […]

Greater organisation for the protection of critical minerals industries from economic coercion is on the agenda for major nations, with China's actions providing a catalyst. A key platform for the agenda will be May's G7 summit in Hiroshima. 

The US response to the International Criminal Court (ICC or Court) prosecution of Russian war crimes reveals the contortions of long-held and selective reasoning on international legal obligations. Choosing to support longstanding policy may ultimately end in a win for Russian aggression. 

Rishi Sunak has scored some important political and diplomatic successes in his short time as UK prime minister. But his party still has a long way to go to retain government at the next general election less than two years away.

Just as the Sweden's political parties have united to shift long-standing policy toward collective security, Islamophobic protests have threatened its hopes. The long road to NATO may still have many miles to go. 

Shortly after its start, the war in Ukraine was cast as a “make or break” moment for the future of global collective security. One year later, it is time to consider the international scorecard and the remaining challenges on the way to a more peaceful world.

The number of vital assets placed in outer space has grown considerably in the past decade. Defence-related activities are escalating at a matching rate, with the fear that a new space race is on the horizon.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese attends APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting; four new diplomatic postings announced; Wong confirms Professor Sean Turnell has returned safely to Australia; statement on MH17 verdicts; and more.

COVID-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have compounded the development constraints faced by African nations. But world trade, outdated debt structures, and illicit financial flows continue to challenge the long-term prospects of developing African nations.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is not yet recognised internationally. Until this happens and the international community convenes a regional peacebuilding forum, the scars of war will continue to dominate regional state-building efforts.