Korea’s economic challenges are many, but perhaps the most pressing is the relationship between the current government and labour unions. A change of mindset is needed if the country is to move beyond the structural challenges seen as potentially …
Professors John Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato contest the view that states frequently act irrationally. In response, they propose their own concept of rationality and survey a number of cases in support of their argument. “It is widely believed in the …
The prospect of Japan joining AUKUS is not as close as some key leaders would like. As Tara Aso argues, however, there is much overlap between Japan and the other partners, and nuclear submarines for Japan would offer stronger deterrence against a Chinese …
With only a few hours to spare before 1 October 2023, the US Government avoided a federal shutdown in a last-minute deal between Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate. While both chambers of Congress agreed on a short-term deal that would …
On Tuesday 5 December 2023, Steven Freeland, Emeritus Professor of International Law at Western Sydney University, addressed the Institute on the challenges facing the future governance of space activities. Steven began his address with a thought-provoking …
The war in Gaza has resumed with Israel recommitted to the destruction of Hamas, unimpeded by a proposed UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, which the US alone vetoed on 8 December. But despite this, the US …
The system-shaping power of global financial institutions has the potential to be exploited for national self-interests by powerful states. With functionality eroded, and leadership boards stacked, institutions can be made ripe for changes that threaten …
Fossil fuel production is in an inevitable decline and states that can embrace lucrative new opportunities in the clean energy economy will thrive. The Albanese government has sought to move in this direction, and hosting the UN climate talks in 2026 would …
All sides of Australian politics have sustained pressure on the United States to drop the charges against Julian Assange. While the Cheng Lei experience might provide an instructive lesson on how to negotiate with what is a political charge, this may have …
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) strategically positions itself to garner favour with the Muslim World, and among those who perceive China as a burgeoning global power capable of fostering peace and justice. However, despite this narrative, Beijing’s …
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s first multicultural ambassador will enable Australia to project its unique multicultural soft power to the world. At a time of growing unpredictability, a more inclusive statecraft will contribute to a more …
2023 was a bumper year for economic growth in the United States, not so for China, which continues to move backwards due to long run structural challenges and small appetite for reform. Even with such positive news, Trump continues to gain in the polls, …
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Marape visits Albanese in Canberra, Marles attends AUKUS meeting with counterparts in California, Colonna visits Wong, and more. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James …
As we approach the 75th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention), it is important to reflect on it from an Australian perspective. Australia’s ratification of the Convention in 1949 …
After months of speculation, three political parties have officially announced their candidates for the 2024 presidential election in Taiwan: the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Kuomintang (KMT), and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP). The DPP, the …
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s incumbent prime minister, was sworn into office for the third time on 17 November 2023. He once again heads a minority coalition government. This time, it includes the prime minister’s Socialist Party (PSOE) and Sumar (Sum or Add Up …
The Australia–China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) was founded in 2010 by a group of creative, boundary-pushing students who felt they could have an impact in the Australia–China space. After 13 years it continues to reflect a real interest in deepening mutual …
In an attempt to rebrand the Middle East as a techno-futuristic oasis for global exchange and innovation, the host of this years COP28 has attempted a bold movement toward nuclear energy production. Once the black sheep of clean energy, fission may be …
On Tuesday 28 November 2023, the Institute welcomed inaugural AIIA/China Matters Fellow Yun Jiang to speak about future challenges and opportunities in the Australia-China relationship. Yun made a series of first-hand observations from a recent trip to …
Australians are increasingly at risk of disinformation campaigns, many of which have rapidly escalated on social media platforms like TikTok in recent years. A serious discussion needs to be had on the unfettered influences these platforms can have and how …
