Afeeya Akhand

Afeeya Akhand is a researcher specialising in foreign policy and national security, with a focus on Australia–South Korea relations, climate change and anti-racism. She is an Emerging Associate at the National Security College at the Australian National University (ANU) and Secretary of Women in International Security – Australia Inc. Afeeya has worked across government, think tanks and consulting, including prior roles at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and Department of Defence. Afeeya was recognised as a Young Woman to Watch by Young Australians in International Affairs in 2024. She holds a Master of International Security from the University of Sydney.