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Aug 6: What do the Indian General Elections tell us about Kashmir’s future? An AIIA SA event in Adelaide.

Aug 13: Careers in International Affairs Panel. An AIIA ACT Branch event in Canberra. Aug 13: Iranian Presidential Election 2024. An AIIA VIC event in Melbourne.

Read the new AIIA Publication: Regional Reflections on the War in Ukraine: Diplomacy Conflict, and the Future of Southeast Asia

Australian Outlook

The Russo-Ukraine War and NATO

By Professor Emeritus Graeme Gill 06 September 2024

The persistent debate about NATO's role in the Ukraine conflict centres on Russia's longstanding objection to the alliance's expansion, which Moscow views as a threat. This historical stance is a crucial part of understanding the dynamics of the ongoing conflict, as both sides acknowledge the centrality of Ukraine's potential NATO membership in influencing the invasion and shaping the geopolitical landscape.

6 September 2024: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

By Dr Adam Bartley 06 September 2024

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Marles in Timor-Leste to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Popular Consultation independence referendum; Marles and Wong host counterparts in Australia-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultation; humanitarian assistance for Bangladesh, and more.

The World is Waiting: When Will Iran Strike Back?

By Mohd Amirul Asraf Bin Othman 06 September 2024

As tensions simmer in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the critical question remains: When will Iran retaliate against Israel?