The relationship between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom is a complex one, characterised by violence and stark disagreement. Now, as Boris Johnson stands by the Northern Ireland Protocol, tensions are mounting once more

The Australian government recently announced its intention to designate the entirety of Hamas as a terrorist organisation. Doing so all but precludes the possibility of constructive engagement to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza and reaching a meaningful political solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict.

On Tuesday 19th April 2022 the AIIA NSW interns debated the proposition “that India’s strategic interests make it an incompatible member of the […]

On Tuesday 12th April, Professor Emeritus Graeme Gill spoke to the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW. His focus was on the implications […]

Amid the chaos of the Ukraine crisis, one question proves particularly elusive. Why did Putin make his move now?

The Ukraine crisis provides clarity as to how competition and great power rivalry will be executed moving forward. Actors will increasingly utilise the multilateral weaponisation of the financial system and cyberspace while building resilience to deter potential aggressor states.

The Indian Ocean is increasingly important for Australia’s maritime security. Through a range of diplomatic and economic measures, Canberra is seeking to expand its influence westward.

Terrorist and violent extremist groups often leverage misogyny as a tool of recruitment and intimidation. ASEAN’s increasing recognition of gender perspectives in its policy responses is a good first step in combating this trend, but more must be done.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine marks the beginning of a new era in world history. As the war rages, the prospects for a political solution remain bleak given both sides’ diametrically opposed positions.

On Tuesday 1st March, Dr Alexander Korolev, a senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University […]

Washington has long opposed the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, viewing it as a tool for propagating Chinese influence. Now, seven years on from its inception, membership to the AIIB could serve US interests.