Melbourne International Relations Society

MIRS SGM HAPPENING TODAY AT 4PM-
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A happy week 9 dear members. Congrats on making it this far!
I know that MIRS has been inactive for this semester so far and it is because of some admin reasons which we are hoping to sort out.

To do so, we are hosting an SGM where we will be ratifying our AGM from last semester, and welcoming the committee members elected then. Hence we expect it to be a very short meeting. We will be holding the Special General Meeting (SGM) on the 8th of May, 4 pm onward on Zoom.

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Get membership for this year to be able to participate! https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/buddy-up/clubs/clubs-listing/join/7197/

Hey MIRS Members!

After months of vigorous hard work, it is finally over....our publication has a new issue! This is the third issue of Melbourne International Relations Review, in which undergraduate and postgraduate students are able to submit their essays and get them published.

This year's theme was...
A Divided World: Polarisation In The 21st Century

The theme is described below:
As we move further into the 21st Century, it seems the world is only becoming increasingly divided. With a seeming shift to a multipolar world order, and increasingly pronounced divides along political lines, this age presents unique challenges. Social, cultural and moral divides erecting in a fractured world. How will a shift in power paradigm impact international relations? How will international and domestic politics adapt to these challenges? Will international relations fundamentally change? How will we be able to confront this age’s challenges if we are not united? This theme provides room for exploration of how we have and will continue to face the unique problems which underpin the 21st century. Great power politics, justice and security, global dynamics, and divides along political lines are examples of issues that could be explored. Further, social, cultural and moral divides can be explored as well- in a multi-disciplinary approach.

First, we would love to thank our editors for their enduring commitment and hard work:
Nikhita Thanasan
Sam Warner
Hayley Marsh
Joel Duggan
Ardan Derin Gül
Emre Dogru

Second, a special thanks to Anushree Gupta for being a passionate, kind and patient president who oversaw the publication.

Third, we would also like to thank everyone who submitted their pieces and allowed our wonderful team to edit them. We have had really insightful pieces on pertinent issues, addressing relevant academic questions in the International Relations field.

The publication can be found on our website at the link below:
https://mirsociety.squarespace.com/mirr

It can be found under 'Edition 3'. Scroll down on the webpage to access it.

With that, MIRS will be coming back next year, with a new committee and bigger than ever!

General 6 — MIRS “Be a craftsman in speech that thou mayest be strong, for the strength of one is the tongue, and speech is mightier than all fighting.” — Ptahhotep “Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” — Virginia Woolf, A R...

The RMIT International Studies Association (ISA) are hosting a cross-institutional Careers Night this Tuesday and you’re invited! The event is on the 4th of October, Tuesday, at Storey Hall RMIT.

Global Politics students from not just from UniMelb but RMIT, Deakin, Monash and ANU will be there ready for discussion panels, Q&A’s and networking with industry tycoons from DFAT, the European Union Centre for Excellence, Australian Institute of International Affairs, the Victorian Government and NGO’s (just to name a few).

Get your tickets while you can, you don’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity. It’s a great way to rub shoulders with industry professionals and meet like-minded students who will become your future colleagues!

Following the catered networking and discussion panel, join everyone at the Oxford Scholar for free drinks to socialise! Can’t wait to see you there!

For more information and tickets, see here:
https://events.humanitix.com/careers-night-presented-by-rmit-international-studies-association

🎉Position Descriptions are here!

Our AGM is next week and if you haven’t had a look at our position descriptions, here is a cheat sheet!

Nominate yourself and be part of the executive committee of this club!

See you on Monday (19th September) @ 7 pm!

‼️ATTENTION ALL IR ENTHUSIASTS‼️

🎉MIRS is having its AGM on the 19th of August. This means we will be selecting our new committee and this is your chance to be part of it!

🥰All positions are up for grabs and you could even run to be part of the 2021 committee.

🎤If you enjoyed our past events, are passionate about IR or Model UN, or you're looking to get involved in one of the largest clubs in uni, we encourage you o run for a position at the AGM.

🛑IMPORTANT INFO FOR PEOPLE RUNNING FOR POSITIONS:
If you are running for a position, please ensure you are a member of the club to ensure you are able to vote. Also, be prepared to give a 1-minute speech outlining why you are a suitable candidate for the role on the day of the meeting. You can nominate yourself during the meeting!

Please refer to the following document for detailed information about each position.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvVWWFWZ5IajlejjQgdwGFjNgLBZLxnstAOJU00y_Do/edit

Zoom link for the meeting
https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/2716876186?pwd=81WAhJCN0dCdEGG3wbrytSwIgSRqkz.1
Password: 1234

NOTE: For you to be able to vote in the AGM, you must be a member. If you have not signed up to be a member, sign up here - https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/buddy-up/clubs/clubs-listing/join/7197/

For any questions or queries about the AGM, do not hesitate to send us a message of email us at [email protected]

‼️ATTENTION ALL IR ENTHUSIASTS‼️

🎉MIRS is having its AGM on the 19th of August. This means we will be selecting our new committee and this is your chance to be part of it!

🥰All positions are up for grabs and you could even run to be part of the 2021 committee.

🎤If you enjoyed our past events, are passionate about IR or Model UN, or you're looking to get involved in one of the largest clubs in uni, we encourage you o run for a position at the AGM.

🛑IMPORTANT INFO FOR PEOPLE RUNNING FOR POSITIONS:
If you are running for a position, please ensure you are a member of the club to ensure you are able to vote. Also, be prepared to give a 1-minute speech outlining why you are a suitable candidate for the role on the day of the meeting. You can nominate yourself during the meeting!

Please refer to the following document for detailed information about each position.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvVWWFWZ5IajlejjQgdwGFjNgLBZLxnstAOJU00y_Do/edit

Zoom link for the meeting
https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/2716876186?pwd=81WAhJCN0dCdEGG3wbrytSwIgSRqkz.1
Password: 1234

NOTE: For you to be able to vote in the AGM, you must be a member. If you have not signed up to be a member, sign up here - https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/buddy-up/clubs/clubs-listing/join/7197/

For any questions or queries about the AGM, do not hesitate to send us a message of email us at [email protected]

Melbourne International Relations Society updated their address.

Melbourne International Relations Society updated their info in the about section.

The U.S. Consulate General Melbourne is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2022-23 Melbourne Youth Advisory Council.



Are you young, passionate and keen to lead the conversation about the ideas and issues that are important to you? Then our Youth Council is for you.



Consider applying or share with anyone you think would be interested.



About the Melbourne Youth Advisory Council

The Melbourne Youth Advisory Council will be a group of 12 diverse, energetic, creative and engaged young professionals and students aged 18-35 who advise the U.S. Consulate General on issues that are important to young Australians, offer their perspective on Mission objectives and ways to improve USG outreach particularly with young audiences.



The Council will meet six times a year across 12 months at official meetings in addition to planning and participating in consulate engagement activities.



Do you know someone who might be interested in applying? Applications close 5pm Friday 16 September, and all the details on how to apply can be found on the website here - https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/youth-advisory-councils/

‼️Delegate Training Part 2 is here ‼️

See you tomorrooowww

Join us this Saturday for Part Two of the MelbMUN Delegate Training Series❗️❗️❗️

This week's session will focus on more advanced aspects of the Model United Nations experience, and will once again be delivered by our USG of Training, Victor Sun.

If you have already registered for our previous Delegate Training Session, you will automatically receive an invite for Saturday's Part Two session. Otherwise, you can register by completing our google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1emJSAxa1ubwRgOr_AnJmKCmCv0PCR_gGEOmMPlxM2XorQg/viewform?usp=sf_link

As always, we look forward to seeing you there!

Looking for a great opportunity to network and gauge internship/volunteering opportunities? Here’s one right here!

Join Deakin International Affairs Society for their first networking event of the year! Representatives from the Australian Institute of International Affairs, Young Diplomats Society and United Nations Youth Australia will be in attendance for you to gauge upcoming opportunities for you to catch!

Expand your professional network over some free pizza and cheese boards and a glass of wine from the cash bar available!

Make sure to secure your spots! Tickets are selling fast!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dias-networking-night-tickets-387215831977

Registrations are closing tonight, so do get in quick! Spots are limited.

Deakin International Affairs Society Networking Night

DIAS Networking Night DIAS is hosting a networking night for young professionals interested in international relations

Interested in MelbMUN but also find it daunting?!

Here’s is FREE a training session to answer all your question and give you a taste of a MUN debate.

Sign up below👇

❗Last chance to register for tomorrow's Delegate Training Session❗️

Make sure you don't miss out - click attending on our Facebook event and complete our google form to secure your place in tomorrow's session ➡️ https://forms.gle/5kxKg3u1ZdDhiqAMA

All eligible applicants are welcome to attend - whether you have already registered for MelbMUN 2022 or are interested in learning more.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

MIR is happy to announce an exciting new opportunity for our members who want to gain some experience in the foreign affairs industry!

Latrobe Asia is excited to announce the 2022 QUADMIN Emerging Leaders Dialogue Melbourne conference. Supported by the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, the program will bring together emerging leaders from Australia, Japan, India and the United States to discuss key issues facing the Quad in the Indo-Pacific.

Four emerging leaders from each Quad state will be selected to travel to Melbourne for the QUADMIN Conference on the 14 - 17 of November. This is a fantastic opportunity for young professionals and students from across the region to engage with leading scholars, learn policy writing skills and publish a La Trobe Asia Brief. Accommodation and flights will be provided.

More Details can be found here:
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/quadmin-emerging-leaders-dialogue

QUADMIN: Emerging Leaders Dialogue A La Trobe Asia activity, supported by the U.S. Embassy in Canberra

📞Calling all IR Enthusiasts-

👉MelbMUN is back with new debate topics and better competition!

Sign up to be a Director or a Delegate and experience a world-class UN Simulation, discussing important topics pertinent in the world today! 🇺🇳

And did you know that MIRS members have access to discounted tickets?!

🇺🇳🇺🇳 A reminder to all that Director & Delegate Applications are currently open for MelbMUN 2022! 🇺🇳🇺🇳

Whether you're interested in leading a committee or debating key issues as a member state, join us in Melbourne for three days of...
🎓 Professional Development 🎓
🎉 Exciting Socials 🎉
👫 Networking with fellow MUN-enthusiasts! 👫

Make sure to secure your committee and country preferences by applying today ➡️ https://melbournemun.square.site/registration

Greetings! Fellow International Relations Nerds :)

This second semester of 2022 is full of great opportunities for individuals wanting to kickstart a career in International Relations and build the skills/experiences required to add to their resumes!

Young Australians in International Affairs is hosting a national conference for the next generation of Australian leaders and policymakers.

In an increasingly complex international environment, the Future 21 national conference will bring together the next generation of Australian leaders with Australia's leading policy thinkers and practitioners to think critically about the foreign policy, defence and strategic challenges and opportunities facing Australia and to consider how we will navigate our future in the 21st century.

Over two days (8 and 9 September) at the ANU's Centre on China in the World, young leaders from across Australia will come together to explore these themes at 2 keynote addresses, 4 expert panels and 3 regional breakout sessions hosted by a foreign ambassador. They will also pitch policy ideas that uphold Australia’s interests; attend professional development workshops; and network at the evening Gala Dinner and a range of pre-and post-conference opportunities exploring Canberra's national landmarks.

Tickets and the full agenda are available from their website https://www.youngausint.org.au/future-21.

NOTE: Participants from all backgrounds, education and experience in international affairs are encouraged to attend, provided they are 18 to 30 years old.

Any questions or enquiries, please feel free to email [email protected]

FUTURE21 | Young Australians in International Affairs In an increasingly complex international environment, the Future 21 national conference will bring together the next generation of Australian leaders with Australia's leading policy thinkers and practitioners to think critically about the foreign policy, defence and strategic challenges and opport...

Greetings! Fellow International Relations Nerds! There is an exciting opportunity coming up this month...

An International Careers Conference!

The Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria is running a careers conference at the Arts Centre in Southbank on the 26th of August.

Engaging, informing, and inspiring the next generation of professionals seeking a career with an international component, the ICC is a full-day event running from 8.45am to 5:00pm in which students will get exclusive access to professionals, academics, diplomats, and world-renowned experts.

The conference opens with a keynote address by The Hon. Lisa Singh, CEO, Australia-India Institute. Followed by a series of panel discussions featuring an array of professionals from government, academia, industry, and the not-for-profit sector, all offering advice and career insights from their respective fields. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose their own questions to the panellists during dedicated Q&A segments.

In the afternoon, career-specific masterclasses give smaller groups the opportunity to seek advice from those who have more recently entered their chosen fields, and provides a chance for those attending to ask questions in a specialised environment.

Ticket prices range from $75 to $120. More information is available in the registration link below.

This will be a great opportunity for MIRS members to get networking, and position themselves for success upon graduation.

Registration link:
https://buff.ly/3bDs62M

Promotional video link:
https://vimeo.com/368432867

AIIA Victoria website link:
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/victoria/

MIRS is excited to announce that we are once again launching our Melbourne International Relations Review (MIRR) student-run publication for 2022!
No need for experience in publishing – we welcome everyone from all disciplines to submit your ideas and perspectives.
Last year’s review included numerous first-time authors. We would love to hear from you!
The submission guidelines and submission form is linked below.
This year's theme is...
A Divided World: Polarisation in the 21st Century

As we move further into the 21st Century, it seems the world is only becoming increasingly divided. With a seeming shift to a multipolar world order, and increasingly pronounced divides along political lines, this age presents unique challenges. Social, cultural and moral divides erecting in a fractured world. How will a shift in power paradigm impact international relations? How will international and domestic politics adapt to these challenges? Will international relations fundamentally change? How will we be able to confront this age’s challenges if we are not united? This theme provides room for exploration of how we have and will continue to face the unique problems which underpin the 21st century. Great power politics, justice and security, global dynamics, and divides along political lines are examples of issues that could be explored. Further, social, cultural and moral divides can be explored as well- in a multi-disciplinary approach.

DEADLINE: 11:59pm 3rd of October
Submission Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RrMqfbw0J_eotFzUqH2JCuJCHK2y4drzm9FsdWh5S5c/edit?usp=sharing
Submission Form:
https://forms.gle/q6kD13gxnxnceJGU6

You can view our past Issues here:
https://www.melbourneir.com/issues

SHOW UP ANYWHERE and TELL THE WORLD YOU ARE ONE OF US!!
MIRS T-SHIRTS are here for $25 + a shipping and service fee!!
You can have $5 off if you are a member!😍😍
Get yours today via this link - https://mirsmerch.getqpay.com/
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We will be offering free pickup on campus and will charge for shipping. There are two listings that say the same.
If you are interested in shipping the merch internationally or if you have other enquiries on this merch, please get in touch with at [email protected]😆

MIRS is still looking for new editors and candidates for publication director for MIR Review editorial team 2022!!
A perfect opportunity is here if you want to gain some experience with editing, writing, and being part of a publication✏️📄.

(Prior skills are appreciated, but not required!)

If you are interested, please click on the application link below!❤️
Detailed role description can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1zFg1GWqQGUYplFEFOuTk.../edit...
The application link for publication director:
https://docs.google.com/.../1ZydaXV2K.../edit
The application link for editors:
https://forms.gle/5h1RRjxnwNju6CkEA

MIRS is looking for new editors and a publication director to make up the MIR Review editorial team for 2022!😊

If you want to gain some experience with editing, writing, and being part of a publication, this is a perfect opportunity for you! ✏️📄
Prior skills are appreciated, but not required！If you are interested, please click on the application link below!❤️

Detailed role description can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zFg1GWqQGUYplFEFOuTkzucZdbDxxi9NSQvjk177xVE/edit?usp=sharing

The application link for publication director:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZydaXV2K--83K3iTPrQdRKfAV-XEyD2LhvGAm-gz4rg/edit
The application link for editors:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17cT5SuqAEt_g401gVQq3sJhwxn3IwDQsq2cWRL-jQGE/edit

MIRS is looking for new editors and a publication director to make up the MIR Review editorial team for 2022!😊

If you want to gain some experience with editing, writing, and being part of a publication, this is a perfect opportunity for you! ✏️📄
Prior skills are appreciated, but not required！If you are interested, please click on the application link below!❤️

The application link for publication director:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZydaXV2K--83K3iTPrQdRKfAV-XEyD2LhvGAm-gz4rg/edit
The application link for editors:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17cT5SuqAEt_g401gVQq3sJhwxn3IwDQsq2cWRL-jQGE/edit

MIRS T-SHIRTS are finally here!! Tell the world you're an IR geek and get one today

Price: $25 + shipping and service fee

Get yours today via this link - https://mirsmerch.getqpay.com/

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We will be offering free pickup on campus and will charge for shipping. There are two listings that say the same.

If you are interested in shipping the merch internationally, please get in touch with at [email protected]

👉Mark your calendars!

The Melbourne Model United Nations (MelbMUN)
Conference is coming to campus this July. Whether a
beginner or a MUN veteran, everyone is welcome!
Make sure you check out the event link attached for
more details and to stay in the loop with the event. It'll
be a fabulous opportunity to meet fellow IR and
diplomacy enthusiasts.

🎉Our ‘Dispelling Misconceptions: Film,Regime and Power in the Middle East’ was a great success!

🥰A very insightful conversation all thanks to our guests and our moderators Jade and Anushree.

👉Did you miss out on this event? Not to worry - we have many such events coming up. Keep an eye on our socials!

Dispelling misconceptions: Films, regimes, and power in the Middle East' is approaching!😁
Don't forget to send your questions through slido: https://app.sli.do/event/qWr5US8cTTN6iyYtdHx1pR

WE WANT YOU!
Here is the announcement for RECRUITMENT OF WEB DESIGNER!
MIRS is looking for keen VOLUNTEERS of web designer!!📢📢
Role Description:
-Web Designers put simply, help the maintenance of the MIRS websites.
-You will be utilising various programs such as Weebly, and designing the layout of our website online.
-You will also be required to help with any projects we employ that require the use of our website such as podcasts, blogs and academic journals.
-Further you may be required to develop a new website if needed, using web developing software such as Weebly or Wordpress.
No previous experience is necessary and you are able to learn while on the job!
If you are interested, please fill out the google form:
https://forms.gle/L2Qoyzxzx562C8Tz9

It is our pleasure to introduce Dr. Hadeel Abdelhameed as one of speakers in 'Dispelling misconceptions: Films, regimes, and power in the Middle East' event!🔥👏

Hadeel Abdelhameed is a Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung/ Germany research fellow in Iraqi women’s contribution to political and electoral processes, and a non-resident fellow at Richardson Institute for Peace/ Lancaster University. Her research interest is interdisciplinary, focusing on Iraqi gender performance in social movements, and investigating the politics of space in reconstructing gender identities. She was conferred her doctorate from La Trobe University 2019; her doctoral research was a comparative study in Iraqi and Australian gender politics and theatre about war. Dr. Abdelhameed is published in Cambridge Core, KAS, The Journal of Iraqi and Arab Studies, and Australian Institute of International Affairs.

To secure your ticket in this event, please
register on eventbrite🔥:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../dispelling...
When: Thursday 7 April 14:00
Where: The Singapore Theatre in the Basement of The Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne
Zoom: https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/89415936374...
Password: 992973

It is our pleasure to introduce Dr. Dara Conduit as one of speakers in 'Dispelling misconceptions: Films, regimes, and power in the Middle East' event!🔥👏

Dara Conduit is an Australian Research Council DECRA Research Fellow in Political Science at the University of Melbourne, and a Non-Resident Scholar at the Middle East Institute in Washington D.C. Her research sits at the intersection of authoritarian politics and cyber technology, and she has a regional specialism in the Middle East, particularly Syria and Iran.

Dr. Conduit's work has been published in journals including Democratization, Political Geography and The Middle East Journal, and her book The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria, which was published by Cambridge University Press, won the 2020 Oceania Book Prize for International Studies. She is a regular media commentator, have been invited to attend UN consultation meetings on the National Agenda for the Future of Syria (2020, 2021) and to provide advice to the UN OHCHR’s Working Group on Mercenaries.

To secure your ticket in this event, please
register on eventbrite🔥:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dispelling-misconceptions-film-regimes-and-power-in-the-middle-east-tickets-308513240407?fbclid=IwAR2t1aP1c06_JZEN_zd0AI9n2GSJJIRGk9uejJ55mXDtOkFG1mfYzHdLGqA

When: Thursday 7 April 14:00
Where: The Singapore Theatre in the Basement of The Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne
Zoom: https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/89415936374?pwd=SmY2TXVlNGxCUGljYlhiWUdvbDdWZz09
Password: 992973