Jay Winter examines the role of René Cassin in making human rights as a fundamental form of Holocaust commemoration.
Guests Amanda Vanstone and Michael Wesley join Sally Warhaft to discuss the work of the modern ambassador.
Sally Warhaft, Tim Lindsey and Julian McMahon discuss Australia's diplomatic relationship with Indonesia.
At the beginning of an election year, guests from The Lowy Institute discuss foreign policy's likely directions in 2013.
China correspondent John Garnaut chats to Sally Warhaft about the behemoth's changing political guard, and what it me...
Dr Susan Harris Rimmer looks at the broader context of forced migration and international law as it relates to refugees.
Foreign affairs heavyweights Gareth Evans and Alexander Downer reflect on the nature of the demanding portfolio. With...
Political philosopher and commentator Tim Soutphommasane puts forward his case for why Australian multiculturalism wo...
Listen to the audio of our Intelligence Squared debate on the proposition 'Western Civilisation is in Terminal Decline'.
At the Melbourne Town Hall, two teams argue their cases for and against the true worth of Australian foreign aid.
Raimond Gaita, Asma Barlas, Susan Neiman, Bernadette Tobin and Scott Stephens discuss Gaita's keynote speech, launchi...
Roscoe Howell outlines modern forms of slavery, discussing how it intersects with our decisions, and explaining how w...
Natasha Yacoub explores whether moves to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict go far enough - and what ...
Jim Davidson examines Australia's history with the monarchy, and asks: when will we face up to the inevitable and mov...
David Rieff and Gareth Evans discuss justifications and nuances of military intervention.
Former Villawood boss Peter Mitchell, refugee advocate David Manne and Peter Mares discuss Australia's asylum seekers.
In a marathon session, Paul Keating talks cultural vision, reconciliation, reform and creativity with Robert Manne.
In this lively debate, our panel discuss the value and risks of Australia's participation in the war in Afghanistan.
Acclaimed writer Amos Oz talks of compromise, compassion and conflict in modern Israel and beyond.
How can we reconcile atrocities that have happened in our midst, and where do memory, truth and justice fit?
With journalist Rafael Epstein, Chazan addresses the crisis and opportunity of the 'new Middle East'.
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