National Office Past Events 2011
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Indonesia-Australia Dialogue |
4-6 October 2011 |
The Indonesia-Australia Dialogue initiative was jointly announced by leaders during the March 2010 visit to Australia by Indonesian President Yudhoyono, as a bilateral second track dialogue. The Indonesia-Australia Dialogue was designed to help build relationships between leaders in a range of fields, and develop their understanding of the breadth and possibilities of the relationship. Discussions covered domestic, regional and global issues and explored opportunities for closer engagement in business, science and technology. The 2011 Indonesia-Australia Dialogue was co-convened by Mr John McCarthy, AIIA National President and former Ambassador to Indonesia, and Dr Rizal Sukma, Executive Director of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta. The AIIA was selected by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to act as secretariat for the Dialogue. |
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| International Day of Peace | 21 September 2011 |
The AIIA was one of the organisations that supported an event held at Parliament House to commemorate the International Day of Peace. Hosted by Ms Melissa Parke MP, the event focused on the development of the Global Peace Index with a presentation by Steve Killelea AM on the topic: Peace and Human Potential: What We Can Learn from Measuring Peace with responses by Professor Don Aitkin AO, Chairman, National Capital Authority and Dr Hugh Craft, Chair of the Commonwealth Roundtable. For more on Steve see http://www.fpa.org/news/index.cfm?act=show_announcement&announcement_id=56. For more on the Global Peace Index see http://www.economicsandpeace.org/ |
| EU-Australia Trade | 20 September 2011 | The AIIA was pleased to launch a special issue of the Australian Journal of International Affairs on “Trade and Investment Issues for the 21st Century: Perspectives from the EU-Australia Trade Relationship” in conjunction with the ANU Centre for European Studies. This special issue, edited by Karen Hussey and Don Kenyon, brings together outstanding scholars and practitioners from both Europe and Australia. Issues of the AJIA are available at http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/caji20 |
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National President's Forum: "India 2020" |
23-26 August 2011 |
The AIIA’s National President’s Forum ‘India 2020’ was held in Perth from 23-25 August 2011. It covered topics such as India's strategic context, its internal dynamics and the implications for India-Australia relations.
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Workshop on Overcoming MIsperceptions in Australia-Japan Relations |
18-19 August 2011 |
The Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Japan Institute of International Affairs partnered with the Griffith Asia Institute on the event “Overcoming Misperceptions in Australia-Japan Relations” held in Brisbane on 18-19 August. |
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Roundtable discussion with Saranrom Institute of Foreign Affairs |
27 July 2011 |
The Australian Institute of International Affairs was pleased to host a delegation visit by the Saranrom Institute of Foreign Affairs, Thailand. |
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International Law in Australia |
22 June 2011 |
The AIIA hosted a workshop for contributors to the new edition of International Law In Australia which will be edited by Professor Donald R. Rothwell. The event brought together the distinguished contributors to discuss in detail this work which will serve as a benchmark in the field for students and practitioners alike. |
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Forum on Public and Citizen Diplomacy |
6-7 June 2011 |
A Forum on Public and Citizen Diplomacy was held in Canberra on 6-7 June 2011 hosted by the Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Asia Pacific College of Diplomacy at ANU in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Public Diplomacy Branch. The event was supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ian Potter Foundation, the National Film and Sound Archive and the Embassy of the Netherlands.The Forum brought together a variety of government officials, academics, professionals and other experts to discuss, debate and engage with the many contemporary issues in public and citizen diplomacy. The object of the Forum was to addressthe role of public and citizen diplomacy in shaping Australia’s image in the world.
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| Launch of Global Peace Index | 26 May 2011 | The AIIA was one of the organisations that supported the Australian launch of the Global Peace Index: http://www.economicsandpeace.org/. The Global Peace Index is the first-ever analysis to rank countries on their peacefulness and identify potential determinants of peace. Its aim is to understand the factors that create and sustain peace. A panel made up of Professor Hugh White, Dr Hugh Craft and Dr Victoria Mason was moderated by Don Aitkin. |
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The History of Australia's Involvement with the United Nations |
1-2 February 2011 |
A forum on The History of Australia’s Involvement with the United Nations (UN) jointly hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) was held in Canberra on 1-2 February 2011. The Forum brought together government officials, academics and other experts to debate and engage with the issues that continue to shape Australia-UN relations today. The object of the Forum was to examine Australia’s role in the UN from inception to the present day, including significant issues related to the UN, both past and present. A book of research is in preparation for release by the DFAT Historical Publications and Information Section in September 2011.
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National Office Past Events 2010
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Taipei Forum |
28 Oct 2010 |
On 28 October 2010, the AIIA in collaboration with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in |
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National President's Forum 2010 - "Australia and the Chinese Century?" |
19 Oct 2010 |
On 19 October 2010, the AIIA hosted a National President's Forum on "Australia and the Chinese Century ?" at Parliament House in Brisbane. The Forum brought together government officials, academics, journalists, professionals and other experts to discuss, debate and engage with the many contemporary issues which shape Australia-China relation today. The forum was preceded by a public forum moderated by the Asutralian Financial Review China Correspondent Colleen Ryan.
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Australia Joins the Asia-Europe Meeting |
9-10 August 2010 |
On 9 and 10 August 2010, AIIA National Office in conjunction with AIIA VIC and AIIA ACT Branch hosted two events concerning Australia and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). The event was organised with a significant help from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS). The event stimulated discussion on the meaning of Australia’s participation in ASEM from October 2010 and addressed current trends in ASEM’s direction, including institutional structure, agenda and authority. At both events there was considerable discussion about the internal dynamics of ASEM and on the process of potential enlargement. The Symposia increased publicity for ASEM and improved understanding about ASEM from multiple viewpoints.
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Going Global: |
25 - 26 May 2010 |
In order to examine their respective involvements in international affairs, delegations from Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa and South Korea joined with the AIIA in Jakarta, Indonesia from 25th-26th May 2010 at an event supported by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Topics included the responsibilities of regional powers, the dealing with global powers, global challenges and building a global system that is accommodating of these countries’ needs and priorities. |
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International Studies Convention 2010 |
18 Feb 2010 |
The AIIA hosted a roundtable “Connecting Theory and Policy: Reflecting on the Work of Institutes of International Affairs” at the 51th Annual Convention of the International Studies Association in New Orleans, Thursday 18 February, 2010. This roundtable event brought together institutes of international affairs from Australia, Germany, Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Israel, Mexico, Chile and the USA to discuss the role that such institutes play in crossing the divide between theory and practice in international affairs. |
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R.G. Casey Forum - "R.G Casey as Minister for External Affairs 1950-1960, Fifty Years On" |
9 Feb 2010 |
On the 9th February 2010, the AIIA National Executive hosted a forum to discuss the life, work and achievements of The Right Honourable R. G. Casey, later Lord Casey, as Australia's Minister for External Affairs from 1951 to 1960. The Forum brought together some of Australia's most eminent academics and experts in international relations, former senior diplomats and government officials from various organisations, fifty years after R. G. Casey retired from politics.
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National Office Past Events 2009
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Assisting Disrupted States: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects |
29 Oct 2009 |
The Asia Pacific College of Diplomacy and the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) held a joint public forum on Assisting Disrupted States on 29 October, 2009. The forum was launched by the National Executive Director, Melissa Conley Tyler at the AIIA Stephen House Conference Room. While the esteemed speakers addressed a broad scope of issues pertaining to disrupted states, Lieutenant General John Sanderson AC also gave his fellowship address and received his Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (FAIIA) award.
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Assisting Disrupted States: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects - Outcomes Report (
Assisting Disrupted States: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects - Alison Chartres (|
National President's Forum - "Australia and Antarctica: National and International Interest" |
23 Oct 2009 |
On 23 October 2009, The AIIA hosted a National President's Forum on the topic of "Australia and Antarctica: National and International Interest" at Parliament House in Hobart. The Forum gave experts, academics, media and policy-makers the opportunity to discuss Antarctica and develop recommendations for Australia's Antarctic Policy. The NPF was preceded by a public lecture by retiring Executive Secretary of the Antarctic Secretariat, Jan Huber. |
2009 National President's Forum - Australia and Antarctica: National and International Interest - Rapporteur's Report (|
Inaugural Singapore-Australia Dialogue |
27-28 Jul 2009 |
The Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs jointly hosted the Inaugural Singapore Australia Dialogue in Singapore on 27-28 July 2009. The Dialogue was launched at the National Library of Singapore by the Hon Stephen Smith MP, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency George Yeo, Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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Energy Security |
6 May 2009 |
The AIIA and the Australian Homeland Security Research Centre hosted a symposium on "Energy Security" on 6 May 2009. The symposium aimed to update energy, national security, international relations and emergency service practitioners on developments which effect domestic and international continuity of energy supply and to develop cross-practitioners personal networks which allow information to be accessed and shared.
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National President's Forum 2009 |
5 May 2009 |
The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) hosted National President's Forum held in Adelaide on 5 May 2009. The Forum conducted discussion about President Obama's foreign policy and its implication in Australia and its regions by a select group of experts on international relations, American Studies and Security. The Forum enabled participants to engage in dynamic discussions about key themes like the Obama Administration's emerging priorities, the new US foreign policy agenda and immediate challenges, along with international expectations of the Obama presidency.
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National Office Past Events 2008
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75th Anniversary Conference |
7-8 Aug 2008 |
The AIIA hosted a National Conference to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Institute's Foundation as a National Organisation. on the 7-8 August 2008. This historic occasion brought together those with an interest in International Issues from a variety of areas including government, diplomacy, academia, cultural organisations and the wider community. |
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Australia's Role in Democracy Promotion |
14 Mar 2008 |
Centre for Democratic Institutions (CDI) hosted a half-day public forum on "Australia's Role in Democracy Promotion" in Canberra on 14 March 2008. The forum identified and brought together the range of actors - parliamentarians, government officials, political parties and independent bodies - engaged in promoting and enhancing democracy abroad to discuss Australia's role in democracy promotion both in Australia and overseas. Centre for Democratic Institutions (CDI)
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National Office Past Events 2007
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Australia's Role as a Middle Power |
15 Sep 2007 |
In September 2007, a group of foreign-policy specialists gathered for a Colloquium at Manning Clark House, Canberra, to explore ideas that might help to guide Australia's international role over the next twenty years. The summary record reflects the range of ideas expressed at the Colloquium. However, it should not be assumed that all the themes were endorsed by each of the participants. Comments have not been attributed to individual participants. We circulate the record in the hope that it may be useful to a wider audience of thinkers and policy-makers.
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Religion in Australia's Foreign Policy |
27 Sep 2007 |
The AIIA in conjunction with the AIIA Victorian Branch, the Humanist Society of Victoria (HSV) and the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) are proud to announce a panel discussion on Religion in Australia's Foreign Policy on 27 September 2007 at Dyason House, Melbourne. This discussion will help to gain insight into the current role of religion in the conduct of Australia's foreign policy, a subject that has until now not received extensive inquiry.
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Fulbright Symposium |
3 Aug 2007 |
The AIIA was proud to be associated with the Fulbright Symposium on Muslims as Citizens in the West being hosted by the Centre for Muslim States and Societies at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the AIIA WA Branch on 3rd August 2007.
The Symposium brought together policy analysts, academics, practitioners and ordinary citizens to explore the interaction between social, political, economic, cultural and religious factors that may contribute to a sense of inclusion or exclusion among Muslim minorities living in the West. The Symposium culminated in the AIIA WA Branch's 60th Anniversary Dinner at the University Club. |
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Future of APEC Conference |
27 Jul 2007 |
On Friday 27 July 2007, the AIIA and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) held a one day seminar on "The Future of APEC" at the Burswood Entertainment Centre, Perth. There were a large number of ACCI members, guests and participants from an international meeting on APEC organised by the ACCI, which preceded the seminar. The keynote speaker was The Hon Alexander Downer, the former Foreign Minister.
The AIIA is grateful for ACCI's support in organising this joint event. |
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National President's Forum 2007: Indonesia - From Neighbour to Partner? |
27 Jun 2007 |
Thirty Indonesian and Australian experts on the relationship between Indonesia and Australia gathered in Brisbane on Wednesday 27th June 2007 at the Queensland Parliament House, preceded by a welcome dinner on Tuesday at the Tattersall's Club, Queen Street Mall.
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APEC Second Track Leadership Development Program |
11-25 Apr 2007 |
With the support of AusAID and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the AIIA brought together experts from institutes throughout the APEC region under the Australian Leadership Awards Initiative. The aim was to develop a cadre of civil society leaders capable of advancing regional priorities in their respective institutions. Invited Fellows attended a week of leadership development and capacity building in Canberra followed by a Second Track Dialogue in Melbourne and participation in the Official APEC 2007 Associations Conference.
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