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

3 May 2024: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs 03 May 2024 This week in Australian foreign affairs: Australia-ROK 2+2 talks; Marles announces $100m new military assistance for Ukraine; Marles to travel to Hawaii for trilateral talks; New Pacific Engagement Visa announced, and more. Read More ..read more

The Prospects of a Two-State Solution for Kurdistan 03 May 2024 Kurdistani peoples have long been denied statehood, even as they vastly outnumber the Palestinians and Israelis where the Two-State solution is most viable. The case of Kurdistan highlights the point that the status quo builds a force on its own in driving international inaction. Read More ..read more

Unpacking the Evolving Türkiye-Malaysia Partnership and its Repercussions on the Indo-Pacific 02 May 2024 The frequent exchanges between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have raised eyebrows within and beyond the context of the Türkiye-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The time may have come to re-evaluate Türkiye and Malaysia's roles in the Indo-Pacific. Read More ..read more

The AUKUS Expansion: A Step Towards Bolstering Security and Stability in the Indo-Pacific 02 May 2024 AUKUS is a program with big promises for reinforcing regional security through technology transfer and multination force interoperability. Bringing Japan into the Pillar II platform will enhance capabilities and strengthen deterrence.   Read More ..read more

Korea: The next hotspot?   02 May 2024 On Tuesday the 18th of April, Dr Duyeon Kim and Richard Broinowski addressed AIIA NSW about the current position of the Korean Peninsula on the world stage and the potential risk of conflict between North and South Korea. Dr Kim drew on her knowledge as an adjunct senior fellow at the Indo-Pacific Security Program of […] Read More ..read more

Israel, the US, Iran: It’s Much About Messaging 01 May 2024 Recent strikes by Israel, the United States, and Iran have prompted concerns that an escalation of conflict to broader regional proportions may be close at hand. Closer examination reveals a more careful selection of strikes, demonstrating deterrence and resolve.  Read More ..read more