Australian Institute of International Affairs

"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", reviewed by Professor Daniel Nyberg Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/cBoM50UoPyz

"The Pacific Islands’ voting patterns on Palestinian self-determination reveal the complex interplay of geopolitics, development incentives, and shifting religious dynamics. The rise of Evangelism, intertwined with Christian Zionist theology, has increasingly influenced foreign policy decisions, underscoring the cultural and demographic transformations shaping the region’s stance on global issues", discussed by Dr Shannon Brincat Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/mGhh50UoPy1

"Last month in October, Mozambique once again went to the polls to elect a new president and parliament that will rule the country for the next five years. Since winning its independence through the 11-year Mozambican War for Independence in 1975, the ruling party—the Frente de Libertação de Moçambique (FRELIMO)—has dominated every election", discussed by Dr Shelley Liu Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/aePN50UoPwG

"In Canada First, Not Canada Alone, Chapnick and McKercher make a renewed case for understanding Canada’s place in world politics as a principal power. This book explores Canada’s evolving role in global politics, highlighting the country’s efforts to balance leadership, independence, and alliance-building while navigating historical legacies and modern challenges", reviewed by Professor Marc Froese Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/MMnS50Unanp

"Conflicts across the globe illustrate the devastating humanitarian consequences when urban areas become theatres of war. The use of explosive weapons in these environments carries numerous implications for civilians, including children. What is being done at the international level, and what further action can states take?", discussed by Yasmine Yakushova Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/elp950Unam9

"A new European Commission—the executive arm of the European Union, which proposes and implements EU law—has just been approved, starting the second term of Ursula von der Leyen as the Commission’s President. Amid external pressures, the rise of populist parties and political fragmentation, can her Commission provide much-needed leadership and direction for Europe?", discussed by Dr Ivana Damjanovic Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/ccsV50Unai0

"Despite promising to learn from the events of 7 October, Israeli strategists keep repeating the same dangerous errors. Whatever gains tactical proficiencies and self-confidence have provided for Israel to date, these are no substitutes for sound strategic thinking", discussed by Dr Ariel Reichard and Dr Or Honig Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/6oJX50Unaga

"The Syrian civil war, seemingly frozen in an uneasy deadlock for years, has been reignited with rebel forces wresting Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city, from President Bashar al-Assad ’s grasp. While what happens next is uncertain, the ongoing conflict is likely set to drag on with unpredictable consequences for years to come", discussed by Dr William Gourlay Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/uo0i50UnaeO

6 December: "This week in Australian foreign affairs: Marles, Wong, and Farrell in Singapore for the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee; Marles and Wong in Auckland for ANZMIN; Wong in Malaysia for Australia-Malaysia Annual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and more", by Dr Adam Bartley Read more at The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs 👇 https://ow.ly/itCE50UnayQ

"The AI Act is a step in the right direction but has too many flaws to set an endpoint in the discussion on how to regulate AI. It should therefore be seen and employed as the beginning of a more sophisitcated approach, and one not to be dictated by technical developments", discussed by Dr Hannah Ruschemeier Read more at Australian Outlook 👇 https://ow.ly/IN3150UnacF