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This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese and President of the Republic of Nauru David Adeang sign Nauru–Australia Treaty; Australia-Papua New Guinea Bilateral Security Agreement enters into force; Marles in Melbourne for the Australia-Malaysia defence ministers’ meeting, and …
The WTO Review of China’s Trade Policy and What it Means for …
Mid-July 2024 saw two major events on China’s economic and trade sectors, the first with the Third Party Plenum (TPP) in Beijing, and the second with the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) ninth biannual review of China’s trade policy. Countries around the world, including Australia, are deeply interested in how China’s economic trajectory will …
Book Review: Slick: Australia’s Toxic Relationship with Big Oil
6 days ago · Slick by Royce Kurmelovs is a compelling exploration of how the fossil fuel industry has managed to maintain its dominance in Australia over several decades. This enduring influence persists despite clear evidence that burning fossil fuels is driving the rise in greenhouse gas emissions and fuelling climate change.
Elusive Peace: What Explains the Ongoing conflicts in Parachinar ...
Aug 24, 2023 · The past twelve months saw progress towards potential political and peace settlements in Afghanistan. However, this progress is conditional upon further developments in 2021, and attitudes range from cautious optimism to outright pessimism from both Afghan and international stakeholders.
Australia's Migration Changes and its Impact on International …
May 15, 2024 · Australia’s new migration strategy risks deterring students globally due to heightened financial burdens and limited work opportunities. These reforms are alongside the Australian Government’s increased focus on strengthening relations with Southeast Asian nations, including through education.
Australia and the Global Nuclear Renaissance
Nuclear energy is increasingly recognised as a vital source of clean and reliable baseload power to support the global energy transition. Countries around the world are embracing, or in some cases re-embracing, nuclear energy as an essential component of their future decarbonised energy systems, be it through life extension programs or the refurbishment of existing plants, embarking on ...
BRICS Summit 2023: Major Outcomes and Relevance
Oct 12, 2023 · The growth in Australia’s investment in the Pacific has led to a development of infrastructure. However, in respect to the Solomon Islands the delay in investing in infrastructure has resulted in a number of local conflict risks.
Australia and Globalisation - Australian Institute of International ...
Decades of economic reform have underpinned a long period of Australian economic growth. However, in believing that we are invincible, we may have learned the wrong lesson from the global financial crisis.
Australian Outlook - Australian Institute of International Affairs
This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese and President of the Republic of Nauru David Adeang sign Nauru–Australia Treaty; Australia-Papua New Guinea Bilateral Security Agreement enters into force; Marles in Melbourne for the Australia-Malaysia defence ministers’ meeting, and …
Australia’s Unique Opportunity in Regional Trade: The RCEP
Sep 13, 2023 · The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) brings unprecedented opportunities to the country. Together with 14 other states, Australia joins the world’s largest trade partnership ever created, tapping into 2.2 billion consumers and 30 percent of the world’s GDP.