Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) - Queensland Branch

Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) - Queensland Branch The AIIA is an independent, non-profit organisation promoting interest in international affairs

19/06/2026

Do you know the difference between terrorism and violent crime?

PART 2 of Ask an Expert… all about violent extremism and gender. You asked the questions, and Dr. Kiriloi Ingram has the answers.

Kuzuzangpo la!Can countries modernise without losing their identity?In Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu, traffic is still direc...
16/06/2026

Kuzuzangpo la!

Can countries modernise without losing their identity?
In Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu, traffic is still directed manually by police officers, reflecting Bhutan’s unique approach to balancing development with cultural preservation.

Dzongkha is Bhutan’s national language, and
“Kadrinchey” means thank you.

Can patterns tell a political story?The Palestinian keffiyeh is more than traditional dress, its fishnet pattern is ofte...
16/06/2026

Can patterns tell a political story?

The Palestinian keffiyeh is more than traditional dress, its fishnet pattern is often linked to the Mediterranean Sea and Palestinian fishermen, while the bold lines are associated with trade routes and resilience.

Over time, it evolved into an internationally recognised symbol of identity, solidarity, and political expression.

Sources: Middle East Institute | Encyclopaedia
Britannica | Journal of Palestine Studies


🚀 Your weekly dose of opportunities is here!This edition features scholarships and fellowships we’ve rounded up this wee...
10/06/2026

🚀 Your weekly dose of opportunities is here!

This edition features scholarships and fellowships we’ve rounded up this week’s opportunities for youth in international affairs.

Save this post, share it with a friend, and let us know which opportunity you’re applying for! 🤞🏽

🚀 Your weekly dose of opportunities is here!This edition features scholarships and fellowships we’ve rounded up this wee...
10/06/2026

🚀 Your weekly dose of opportunities is here!

This edition features scholarships and fellowships we’ve rounded up this week’s opportunities for youth in international affairs.

Save this post, share it with a friend, and let us know which opportunity you’re applying for! 🤞🏽

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Ask an Expert … round 2️⃣!With our first segment of Ask an Expert (all about terrorism and gender with Dr. Kiriloi Ingra...
09/06/2026

Ask an Expert … round 2️⃣!

With our first segment of Ask an Expert (all about terrorism and gender with Dr. Kiriloi Ingram) soon to be released to you this Friday, it’s time to announce the next topic and expert.

AIIA QLD’s next topic for the Ask an Expert series is ‘War and the ethics of conflict’.

Ready to answer your questions is Professor Alex J. Bellamy - Director of the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect and professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Queensland. 

Your question could be about a particular conflict, a specific news story you’ve seen, an ethical dilemma about warfare, a historical case of war, or a theory about peace and conflict. Why do countries go to war? What’s the longest war in history? What laws protect civilians in war?

Submit your questions via the QR code or link in our story for Alex to answer!

And stay tuned for the release of Kiri’s answers later this week… ⏳

🌏 Think you can identify a world leader from a five-second audio clip? Know your international flags better than anyone ...
09/06/2026

🌏 Think you can identify a world leader from a five-second audio clip? Know your international flags better than anyone else? Ready to put your global affairs knowledge to the test?

Join AIIA Queensland for an evening of international affairs trivia, friendly competition, and great conversation.

Hosted by our current intern cohort, the night will feature:
🧠 International affairs trivia
⚡ Rapid-fire rounds
🎭 “Who Am I?” political figure guessing
🚩 Flag challenges
🎧 Audio and listening rounds
📰 Iconic global news and political moments

Whether you’re a student, young professional, policy enthusiast, trivia buff, or simply curious about the world, there’s something for everyone.

Come solo or bring a team — we’ll find you a table. Food will be provided, and prizes await our winning team.

This event is part of AIIA Queensland’s commitment to creating accessible, engaging, and community-focused spaces for people of all ages interested in international affairs and global issues.

🎟️ Spots are limited, so register early to secure your place.

Are you a young person keen to meet new people, make new friends, talk books, politics, and enjoy a coffee or matcha in ...
04/06/2026

Are you a young person keen to meet new people, make new friends, talk books, politics, and enjoy a coffee or matcha in the process? ☕️📚🌿

Join us for AlIAQId’s very first Breakfast & Book Club ✨

📍 Sunday 12th July
⏰ From 10AM onwards
🥐 Arbour, Southbank
💫 Registration required via QR linked below, or copy this link to your browser: https://forms.gle/Uff15znhK7KXDLMC8

To launch our first event, we are excited to welcome special guest Aaron Magunna, who will share insights into his plans for the Euan Crone Scholarship.
Come along for a relaxed morning of conversation, connection, and community with like-minded young people interested in international affairs and current issues.

A look back at our recent seminar with Amitav Acharya, drawing on insights from The Once and Future World Order. 🌎 Toget...
31/05/2026

A look back at our recent seminar with Amitav Acharya, drawing on insights from The Once and Future World Order. 🌎

Together, we unpacked 5,000 years of global history to challenge the idea of a solely Western world order - and examined how shifting power, especially in the Indo-Pacific, is shaping a more plural “multiplex” future.

Thank you to all who attended, both in person and online, and to our cosponsor, Griffith University’s School of Government and International Relations.
Certainly a timely discussion for anyone thinking about global politics, multilateralism, and Australia’s evolving role in the world!

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