10 May 2024: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs 10 May 2024 This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese addresses Chinese jet manoeuvers; Sanctions against Russian cyber criminal Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev; new investment in Australia-Tuvalu relations; Australia expands connectivity with Palau, and more. Read More ..read more

Finding Strength and Closure After Conflict: ICRC Supporting Families of the Missing in Papua New Guinea 09 May 2024 Violence and armed conflict produce many lasting consequences within a community. With over 120 conflicts and situations of violence still ongoing around the world right now, the impact of prior conflicts can be forgotten along with the work that remains to be done to help communities and families heal. Read More ..read more

Australia’s Challenge in Addressing its Trade Involving Forced Labor 09 May 2024 International efforts to address human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in China's Xinjiang region include targeted sanctions and legislative measures. Despite challenges, such as enforcement difficulties, the issue underscores the need for coordinated international action to balance economic interests with human rights concerns. Read More ..read more

Columns from Glover Cottages 09 May 2024 Since February 2020, AIIA NSW have been sending out our newsletter, “Columns from Glover Cottages”, once or twice a month prepared by our group of interns.  Here is our first issue for May 2024: Columns 090524 87 Docx Read More ..read more

Countering Disinformation: Democracy Under Seige 08 May 2024 The growing cyber, foreign interference, and disinformation threat from hostile state and non-state actors motivates a call for Australia to use all tools of statecraft to help shape the information space. An AP4D paper offers 14 pathway suggestions. Read More ..read more

Book Review: Evangelicals and Electoral Politics in Latin America 08 May 2024 Taylor Boas convincingly argues that evangelical religious affiliations or congregations are not monolithic. This is due to different levels of religious practices, theological differences, and threats they may face, which is important for understanding how diverse interest groups can activate religious issues to engage congregants in politics. Read More ..read more

Australia Can Lead on Indigenous-led Climate Change Policies with Our ASEAN partners 07 May 2024 An Indigenous-led climate policy partnerered with ASEAN members can help to fight climate change. With existing mitigation approaches slowed or abandoned, new tools are needed.   Read More ..read more

AUKUS is Much More Than Submarines 06 May 2024 AUKUS is an historic chance for Australia as a natural key player in the Indo-Pacific to work towards long-lasting regional and national security. Australia’s own conflicted attitude towards nuclear power (and weapons) might jeopardise this opportunity. Read More ..read more

“Long live Europe, the Republic and France”: Emmanuel Macron Pushes for Stronger Europe 06 May 2024 The remarkable speech by Emmanuel Macron called for the creation of a more independent and stronger Europe – one which would be a moral leader in thought and deed in today’s challenging and dangerous world. It is seven years since Macron laid out his vision for an enhanced Europe at La Sorbonne University.  Read More ..read more

Vietnamese Corruption: Navigating Between Business, the Party, and the Pirates 03 May 2024 The recent corruption scandal involving real-estate tycoon Truong My Lan illustrates the still very opaque process of business and party relationships in Vietnam. Both are highly interlinked, and rarely do scandals occur.  Read More ..read more