Indonesia’s failed bid to secure a US$15.5 billion trade deal with the Trump administration has exposed serious shortcomings in its economic Pakistan’s suspension of the Simla Agreement has dismantled ...

As part of its ongoing commitment to youth engagement, the AIIA National Office partnered with the ANU Asia Pacific Week Conference to host a careers panel focused on [...] ...

Amid growing geopolitical tensions and contested security visions in the Indo-Pacific, Australia is recalibrating its maritime strategy to balance military preparedness with regional cooperation.

As the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave to replace Pope Francis, the geopolitical implications of their decision cannot be underestimated. In an era of escalating global tensions and ...

Donald Trump’s tariff policies have disproportionately impacted ASEAN economies, disrupting exports, deterring investment, and straining US-ASEAN trade ties. To navigate these challenges, ASEAN ...

With Trump focusing on China both economically and strategically the possibility of war over Taiwan is more acute then ever. Defending Taiwan is not only a question of military power but also the ...

Citizen diplomacy is reshaping global politics as ordinary individuals take on more active roles in advocating for democratic values and influencing international affairs. Sparked by Barack Obama’s ...

Once seen as a democratic success after Suharto’s fall, Indonesia’s smooth power transitions and active civil society fuelled optimism. However, in the past decade, democratic progress has stalled due ...

Disinformation stories are used by foreign states in an attempt to influence opinions and framing of foreign policy in the Pacific. Learning from recent experiences in the Pacific Islands may help ...

China’s unprecedented naval drills in the Tasman Sea signal a bold shift in its military strategy. Timed with US Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel J. Paparo’s visit to Canberra, this move tests regional ...

Europe faces an undeniable shift in its security landscape. While NATO remains crucial, increasing European defence spending and calls for greater autonomy from significant EU leaders signal a shift ...

With the treaty set to expire in 2026, the absence of a binding arms control agreement raises concerns over unchecked nuclear expansion amid rising geopolitical tensions. While confidence-building ...