China’s President Xi Jinping stated that Chinese loans and aid come with “no political strings attached”. However, Western powers have remained sceptical and raise concern over the implications that China’s reach into Africa could have. pivot.mias.org.au/2021/09/05/chi…

On 11 August 2021, MIAS hosted a panel discussion on the world of sports diplomacy, illuminating the potential of sports to drive innovation in technology, social reform and business. pivot.mias.org.au/2021/09/11/mia…

Want to make a difference today? Monash University has launched an appeal to support and resettle students who have fled #Afghanistan and asylum seekers. Please donate if you can - your contribution will make an immediate impact on these students' futures. bit.ly/38IRoHT

Trudeau asked to dissolve the Canadian Parliament and call an election for 20 September. The charismatic PM was expecting to maintain his lead and regain majority but not only is Trudeau unlikely to form a majority, his entire political career is at stake. pivot.mias.org.au/2021/09/17/une…

Our latest Pivot article provides a short history of the Suez Crisis of 1956, which had significant consequences for the viability of the British Empire. pivot.mias.org.au/2021/09/19/the…

All things must come to an end and so too will Angela Merkel’s term as German Chancellor. With such a major figure closing the door on her political career, one question remains: who will succeed her? pivot.mias.org.au/2021/09/24/auf…

MIAS students were involved in the safe evacuation of 11 Afghan youth leaders, women's rights activists and their family members from Kabul with emergency humanitarian visas. Read the ABC article below for more information. abc.net.au/news/science/2…

Recently, the new Melbourne US Consul General provided MIAS with insights into her career journey in the world of international affairs, and engaged in lively discussions with attendees on various issues relating to the US-Australian relationship.

Interested in getting hands-on experience creating a social enterprise with students from around the #IndoPacific? 🌏 Come along to one of our information sessions on Oct. 27 or Nov. 3 at 4pm AEDT to find out more about the #SECIP Program! Register here: bit.ly/2YIrJ0r

Since the jailing of its former President Jacob Zuma, South Africa has been wracked by its worst violence since the end of apartheid in 1994. pivot.mias.org.au/2021/10/12/bri…

The first installment of IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report, AR6, confirms what scientists have been saying for decades; that human activity is unequivocally responsible for the increases in the earth’s temperature. pivot.mias.org.au/2021/10/19/cli…

MIAS is so excited to announce the relaunch of our debate series with Afghans for Progressive Thinking and Monash GPS Join us at 3:30pm this Monday! Make sure to register for this event 👇👇

Australia has increasingly been criticised for its lack of ambitious climate policies. Explore recent discourse regarding climate change at COP26, representing the biggest attempt by the international community to address the issue. pivot.mias.org.au/2021/10/22/aus…

Our #TowardsGlobalResponsibility debate is happening TODAY! 🚨🚨🚨 Register here: bit.ly/3jhopki Jacqui True Monash International Affairs Society Monash Arts

From droughts to floods, from freezing winters to sizzling summers, our generation is beginning to feel the impacts of climate change. On the bright side, society is gradually becoming more mindful of their consumption. pivot.mias.org.au/2021/10/24/the…

Join us on Wednesday March 2 as we bring back our Towards Global Responsibility in Afghanistan Debate Series. The debate will be held in collaboration with Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT) and Monash International Affairs Society Register via the link to secure a spot 👉bit.ly/3BDqq27 #ActionforAfghanistan

Pivot's latest article takes us through the latest situation in Ukraine, while also providing possible reasons as to why this conflict occurred and how it escalated the way it did. You can read the article and a joint statement from MIAS and PIVOT here: pivot.mias.org.au/2022/03/09/the…

The end of World War II saw the element of territorial integrity enshrined in international norms. However, territorial integrity has seen its challenges since 1945, the most recent being the current Ukraine Crisis. pivot.mias.org.au/2022/03/10/ter…

PIVOT has been closely following the unfolding of the Sri Lankan economic crisis. Read more here: pivot.mias.org.au/2022/04/25/goh…