The Hezbollah-Israel War of 2024: Escalation as De-escalation? By Professor Sascha-Dominik (Dov) Bachmann 08 October 2024Rockets are now being fired by Iran into Israel. This turn of events raises new questions: will Israel’s strategy of degrading Hezbollah work, lead to a full blown regional war, or be a game changer in the Middle East? Read More
Without International Action for a Two-State Solution the International Community will Condemn the Middle East to War By Emeritus Professor John Strawson 07 October 2024The two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict needs to be acted on if the war and misery suffered in the Middle East over the last year is to end. A Saudi initative offers some hope. 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
Prabowo’s Outward-Looking Foreign Policy and Nigeria in the G20 By Ridvan Kilic 02 October 2024Indonesia looks to forge stronger bonds with other countries in the Global South, an effort exemplified in its growing bilateral ties with Nigeria. Under President-elect Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia is seeking a prominent role as a leader of the Global South. Read More
Book Review: Judgement at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia By Neil Boister 01 October 2024Gary Bass's new book takes the reader through a detailed account of the “Tokyo Trials”; court sessions held by the International Military Tribunal and the lesser known sibling of the Nuremberg Trials. The book illuminates complex personalities, conflicting national interests, and the trial's modern legacy in Asia. Read More
Dr Joshua A Schwartz 01 October 2024Dr Joshua A Schwartz is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology. You can find […] Read More
G7 and the Italian Presidency: Towards a New International Architecture? By Dr Mariana Polizzi 13 September 2024Italy takes the helm of the G7 in 2024 against a backdrop of shifting global dynamics, amplified by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when multilateralism is facing unprecedented challenges, and the global order is in flux, the demand for leadership is high. Read More
The Russo-Ukraine War and NATO By Professor Emeritus Graeme Gill 06 September 2024The persistent debate about NATO's role in the Ukraine conflict centres on Russia's longstanding objection to the alliance's expansion, which Moscow views as a threat. This historical stance is a crucial part of understanding the dynamics of the ongoing conflict, as both sides acknowledge the centrality of Ukraine's potential NATO membership in influencing the invasion and shaping the geopolitical landscape. Read More
The World is Waiting: When Will Iran Strike Back? By Mohd Amirul Asraf Bin Othman 06 September 2024As tensions simmer in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the critical question remains: When will Iran retaliate against Israel? Read More
Australia’s Heatwave and Bushfire: A Case for Tackling Climate Change with Energy Transition By Professor Syed Munir Khasru 04 September 2024Australia has experienced an extraordinary and unseasonable heatwave during what should have been at the heart of the winter season. Temperatures across the country spiked as much as 16 degrees Celsius above normal August levels, putting all-time winter temperature records at risk of being shattered in multiple states. Read More
Dr Scott Waldron 04 September 2024Dr Scott Waldron is a Principal Research Fellow at The University of Queensland Read More