UQ Talks: Global Instability and the Impact for Australia
International tensions are rising, conflicts are intensifying, and the economic effects are already being felt here at home. Some analysts have speculated that the global order we've relied upon for decades may be entering a period of profound change.
What's driving these shifts – and what will they mean for Australia?
Join UQ experts for the first UQ Talks event of 2026 as they unpack the latest geopolitical and economic developments and place them in the context of long-term global trends.
Together, we'll explore the state of the international rules-based order and the ripple effects for Australia and the Indo-Pacific – from fuel prices and travel disruptions to the future of international alliances.
Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026
Time: 6-7pm AEST
Cost: Free online webinar
Panellists:
Professor Shahar Hameiri
Professor in UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies.
Professor Hameiri is a political economist who studies the contemporary nature of geopolitical and geoeconomic rivalry and its impacts.
Professor Katrina Lee Koo
Head of School at UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies.
Professor Lee Koo's research is in the field of inclusive approaches to global peace and security.
Professor John Quiggin
Professorial Research Fellow at UQ's School of Economics.
Professor Quiggin is a research economist and commentator on Australian economic policy.
Moderator:
Tegan Taylor
Taylor is host of ABC Radio National's Life Matters and the health podcast What's That Rash?
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