Fresh perspectives

Fresh Perspectives gives former AIIA interns, AIIA youth members, young professionals and other emerging scholars an opportunity to write a 500-750 word article covering a foreign affairs issue. For information for contributors see below.

14 May 2020
With his extradition to face espionage charges in the US almost a fait accompli, Julian Assange’s legacy is up for
13 May 2020
The reaction of some in the business community to China’s threats of an economic boycott reflect an acute over-reliance on
13 May 2020
Jair Bolsonaro has shown disregard towards the well-being of the Brazilian people, democratic institutions, the system of checks and balances,
12 May 2020
Despite the US’s historic position as the regional power in Latin America, it has done surprisingly little to maintain this
12 May 2020
As the US grapples with a worsening economic situation stemming from the Coronavirus pandemic,  it should not abandon its commitment
07 May 2020
With abundant natural resources and well-established regional leadership positions, Australia seems poised to emerge from the pandemic as a thriving
07 May 2020
ANZUS was established in geopolitical circumstances that no longer exist. A changing environment doesn’t mean Australia should exit the alliance,
06 May 2020
Uganda’s Coronavirus response measures do not take into account the specific needs of women.  Confusion about lockdown laws, a lack
06 May 2020
Southeast Asian women are putting themselves in highly vulnerable positions for the betterment of their countries. However, despite their sacrifices,
01 May 2020
Consecutive government funding cuts have forced universities to become reliant on international students for funding. As universities restructure in response
30 Apr 2020
Since the end of the US Civil War, concerted efforts have been made to constrain enfranchisement in the name of
29 Apr 2020
The Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh are overcrowded, cramped, and unhygienic. They provide a sobering look into how