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Faysel's Story: A home is wherever you feel safe, hopeful and secure.

UNAA YP Queensland

Jun 19
4 min

Faysel's Story: A home is wherever you feel safe, hopeful and secure.

My family fled the civil war in 2002 and left for a refugee camp in Eritrea. Australia gave me hope to restart my life.

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Brunei, a dangerous abberation in the global march toward LGBTIQ equality

UNAA YP Queensland

May 14, 2019
2 min

Brunei, a dangerous abberation in the global march toward LGBTIQ equality

On 30 March 2019, Brunei announced that it would fully implement the Syariah Penal Code Order.

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It’s High Noon on the Korean Peninsula, Incrementalism is the Only Way Forward

UNAA YP Queensland

Apr 26, 2019
2 min

It’s High Noon on the Korean Peninsula, Incrementalism is the Only Way Forward

One of the most encouraging sights for those following current affairs in 2018 was the first North Korea - US summit held in Singapore.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper

UNAA YP Queensland

Feb 6, 2019
3 min

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper

We take a look at the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in the Australian Foreign White Paper, released at the end of 2017.

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UNAA YP Queensland

Aug 2, 2017
2 min

Bitcoin, Much Ado About Nothing?

On 16 July 2017, the price of Bitcoin was just under $2000 USD; two weeks later, it had risen 40% to just over $2800 USD.

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Dancing the Prisyadka: Trump's Unique Approach to International Relations

UNAA YP Queensland

Jul 3, 2017
2 min

Dancing the Prisyadka: Trump's Unique Approach to International Relations

A while ago I debated on the topic “Will Donald Trump Make Australia Great Again?” on the negative side.

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Is War an Intractable part of International Relations?

UNAA YP Queensland

Jun 1, 2017
3 min

Is War an Intractable part of International Relations?

Increasingly we see war as occurring between opposing non-state groups within a country.

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Big Data, AI, and Computer Algorithms: is Technology Bringing us Together or Driving us Apart?

UNAA YP Queensland

May 6, 2017
3 min

Big Data, AI, and Computer Algorithms: is Technology Bringing us Together or Driving us Apart?

For most of us, intelligent technologies are fundamental parts of our existence.

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The History of Toyota is much more than Textiles, it's a Lesson in Adaptation

UNAA YP Queensland

Apr 11, 2017
3 min

The History of Toyota is much more than Textiles, it's a Lesson in Adaptation

On a recent trip to Japan, I visited the Toyota museum, which is located in Nagoya, East of Tokyo.

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Globalisation is Here to Stay, What that Means is Up to Us

UNAA YP Queensland

Mar 27, 2017
4 min

Globalisation is Here to Stay, What that Means is Up to Us

Democracy as we know it faces many challenges, but there is still time to rescue the direction of the international community.

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The Life of Hammarskjold: a Saviour for Sick Times

UNAA YP Queensland

Mar 15, 2017
8 min

The Life of Hammarskjold: a Saviour for Sick Times

The first in our series of guest articles, Brendan Markey-Towle tells the story of former UN Secretary General, Dag Hammarskjold.

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UNAA YP Queensland

Feb 28, 2017
3 min

Defining the Rules of the Cyber World

This week, a United Nations Group of Governmental Experts will attend a series of meetings in Geneva to discuss cybersecurity norms.

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The United Nations Millennium Development Goals: Successes and Failures from 2000 until Today

UNAA YP Queensland

Jan 18, 2017
4 min

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals: Successes and Failures from 2000 until Today

As we make our first steps into 2017, it is the right time to look back and review the progress achieved by the United Nations in 2016.

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The Need for Cultural Sensitivity in Humanitarian Aid

UNAA YP Queensland

Oct 4, 2016
3 min

The Need for Cultural Sensitivity in Humanitarian Aid

Is humanitarian aid taking into account the cultural and long-term needs of its recipients?

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The Effect of Corruption on International Peace

UNAA YP Queensland

Sep 26, 2016
4 min

The Effect of Corruption on International Peace

Government and military corruption has consequences that extend well beyond the misappropriation of money.

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Is the state meant to remain central in tomorrow’s world?

UNAA YP Queensland

Sep 19, 2016
5 min

Is the state meant to remain central in tomorrow’s world?

The rise of major non-traditional security issues strongly challenge the state's position and its limited capacity to respond to threats.

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UNAA YP Queensland

Sep 12, 2016
3 min

Australia and the Global Citizen

The past several years have seen Australia attracting the ire of many international allies.

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The Need for Crisis Planning in Government Policy

UNAA YP Queensland

Sep 5, 2016
3 min

The Need for Crisis Planning in Government Policy

Effective crisis planning should be a major objective for all governments and organisations.

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Civilian Protection: Using Force in United Nations Peacekeeping

UNAA YP Queensland

Aug 29, 2016
4 min

Civilian Protection: Using Force in United Nations Peacekeeping

UN peacekeepers are increasingly being asked to choose between using force to protect civilians and abstaining from conflict.

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