Short answers, pulled from the story.
The institute formed in the 1920s as an affiliate of the Royal Institute of International Affairs. It became a federal body in 1933 with a clear purpose to provide an objective scientific study of international affairs.
Stephen House in Deakin Canberra stands as the physical home of the national office. This building was constructed specifically for the institute in 1987 and also houses the Australian Capital Territory Branch.
Bryce Wakefield currently holds this position as the executive director. The National Executive Director heads the national office and coordinates all branches within the organization.
This publication was founded in 1947 under the name Australian Outlook. The journal remained unrivalled as a focus for analysis until the 1960s before adopting its current title.
Garfield Barwick held the role from 1972 to 1983. He served during a period that included the time when Gough Whitlam wrote a message to the institute in 1972.