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WEBAbout Us. Know. Understand. Engage. Founded in 1933 by member organisations that trace their lineage to the 1920s, the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) […]
Nuclear Weapons and Australia’s Defence White Paper
WEBMar 9, 2016 · Cyberspace is fast becoming a dominant attribute to the functioning of the Australian economy and society more generally. It is logical to assume that Australia’s defence and security posture will reflect the growing importance of digital technology in policy considerations.
About Us - Australian Institute of International Affairs
WEBKnow. Understand. Engage. Founded in 1933 by member organisations that trace their lineage to the 1920s, the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is Australia’s longest-existing private research institute on politics and international relations.
The Genocide Convention at 75: An Australian Perspective
WEBDec 7, 2023 · 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 has and continues to have very significant impacts both domestically and …
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WEBSudan’s escalating civil war has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with millions facing severe food insecurity and displacement. The conflict has resulted in widespread violence, including attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers, and has exacerbated regional instability.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70: Protection of …
WEBOn the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is worth considering it in terms of the protection of human rights within Australia. Australia has failure to implement domestically the terms of the two founding Covenants, and the resulting piecemeal protections that exist for human rights.
Oil: The Underlying Reason for Gallipoli - Australian Institute of ...
WEBApr 24, 2015 · A desire to control significant oil reserves can dictate the course of action during wartime. The Ottoman Empire, which controlled the Middle East in 1914, became the centre of conflict between the British and the German Empires, both of which wanted access to its vast oil fields.
Indonesia: A Defence and Security Review for 2022
WEBNov 28, 2022 · 2022 has produced its fair share of scandals, economic uncertainty, and sovereign territorial injustices for Indonesia’s leaders. With the 2024 general election beginning to shine on the horizon, the struggle for democracy is real, but promising adjustments are also being made.
The Great China Firewall - Australian Institute of International ...
WEBJun 1, 2019 · On Tuesday 28th May the AIIA NSW welcomed James Griffiths to discuss his recently published book, The Great Firewall of China: How to build and control an alternative version of the internet.Mr Griffiths explained how China’s internal internet censorship regime functions and how China is championing increasing …
The Warsaw Pact: Forgotten Relic of the Cold War
WEBMay 14, 2015 · Sixty years after the signing of the Warsaw Pact on 14 May 1955, relations between Russia and Western Europe remain fraught with tension. This week marks the 60 th anniversary of the establishment of the Warsaw Treaty Organisation (WTO), better known as the Warsaw Pact. Up until at least 1991, European and even global security concerns were understood through interpreting the relationship ...