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EU-Australia Trade Relations: Interview with Nick Greiner

On 7 August, the Australia-EU Framework was signed in Manila by Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, and the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini. 

The document was negotiated over two years and is a legally binding agreement supporting cooperation between the EU-Australia across a broad range of issues, including counter terrorism, human rights, education and culture.

AIIA Director of Communications Annabel McGilvray spoke with Chairman of the European Australian Business Council about the implications for EU-Australia trade and progress towards an EU-Australia free trade agreement. 

Dancing with the Bear: Trump and Russia

Trump's campaign and presidency have been dogged by allegations of Russian collusion; reports suggest that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn may have received plans for lifting sanctions on Russia from Trump's lawyer before the election. If genuine alignment is possible, what would Russo-American foreign policy resemble?

Dr John Besemeres, an expert in Russian and Eastern European affairs, sat down with Neal Reddan of the AIIA's National Office to discuss Trump's unpredictable nature, his close ties with Russia, the potential for a new Yalta Agreement and Putin's KGB state.

Global Nuclear Governance - The Role of the IAEA

In a presentation to AIIA Victoria in December 2016, Chair of the United Nations Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters, Dr Trevor Findlay, talks about the triumphs and shortcomings of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and suggests areas for overhaul and improvement. 

Donald Trump in World Politics - Interview with Professor Gordon Flake

Professor Gordon Flake, CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre, sat down with Flavia Zimmerman of AIIA for WA to discuss the potential consequences of Trump's presidency on Australia and the region, the president-elect's ability to take advantage of the media, Russia's strategic interests, the global popultist trend and much more.

Donald Trump, ANZUS and a unified US government - Interview with Kim Beazley

AIIA National President and former Australian Ambassador to the US, the Hon Kim Beazley AC FAIIA, spoke with Brendan Martin of the AIIA National Office about what the Donald Trump presidency may mean for the ANZUS alliance and what it may mean for governance in the US.

Jokowi's Indonesia - Interview with Dr Nicolaas Warouw

Dr Nicolaas Warouw, Coordinator of Indonesian Studies at UNSW Canberra, the Australian Defence Force Academy, speaks with Tinting Luo of the AIIA's national office. The conversation covers the performance of Joko Widow's government, the role of the military in Indonesia, religious pluralism and more.

Korea Policy Dialogue - Session 3 - Dr Sang-Yoon Ma responds to the presentations on middle power diplomacy

Dr Sang-Yoon Ma, Associate Professor at the Catholic University of Korea, responds to delegate presentations during the third session of the Korea Policy Dialogue in Brisbane, Queensland on 29 December 2014. The discussion during the third session focused on middle power cooperation from Korea's perspective.

The event was hosted by the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Korea Foundation, and held at the Queensland Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Korea Policy Dialogue - Session 3 - Melissa Conley Tyler responds to the presentations on middle power diplomacy

Melissa Conley Tyler, National Executive Director of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, responds to delegate presentations during the third session of the Korea Policy Dialogue in Brisbane, Queensland on 29 December 2014. The discussion during the third session focused on middle power cooperation from Korea's perspective.

The event was hosted by the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Korea Foundation, and held at the Queensland Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Korea Policy Dialogue - Session 3 - Dr Caitlin Byrne speaks on the topic of middle power cooperation

Dr Caitlin Byrne, Vice President of the Queensland Branch of the AIIA, delivers her presentation on middle power cooperation during the third session of the Korea Policy Dialogue in Brisbane, Queensland on 29 December 2014. Dr Byrne discusses avenues for 'like-minded collaboration' internationally, and the potential for cooperation through public diplomacy and engagement with private sector, non-government organisations. The discussion during the third session focused on middle power cooperation from Korea's perspective.

The event was hosted by the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Korea Foundation, and held at the Queensland Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Korea Policy Dialogue - Session 3 - Dr Jaehyon Lee delivers his presentation on MIKTA

Dr Jaehyon Lee, Research Fellow at Asan Institute for Policy Studies, delivers his presentation on MIKTA during the third session of the Korea Policy Dialogue in Brisbane, Queensland on 29 December 2014. Dr Lee focuses on Korea's middle power diplomacy, its membership in the MIKTA grouping of countries, and prospects for the future in this area. The discussion during the third session focused on middle power cooperation from Korea's perspective.

The event was hosted by the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Korea Foundation, and held at the Queensland Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.