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 Nov 2019
Chile was once an oasis of tranquillity in Latin America that has suddenly erupted into an outbreak of people on
08 Nov 2019
The recent killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is indeed cause for celebration, however, leadership decapitation does not
05 Nov 2019
Chile’s refusal to host the APEC and COP-25 summits is indicative of wider systemic issues plaguing the Latin American country.
31 Oct 2019
Should foreign ISIS fighters captured in Syria be tried by the ICC, given the refusal of their home states to
22 Oct 2019
Despite the lip-service, to what extent is Australia genuinely concerned for the welfare and prosperity of our “Pacific Family?” In
22 Oct 2019
Once known as the last jewel of the fading British Empire, Hong Kong’s democratic future has been cast into doubt
17 Oct 2019
Malcolm Turnbull’s Cyber Security Strategy was an underfunded and uncertain response to an increasingly complex problem: cyberattack and online interference.
17 Oct 2019
Most Australians do not see opportunity in Thailand beyond the beaches of Phuket. However, we should recognise Thailand as a
08 Oct 2019
When China looks at Hong Kong, political ideology takes a back seat to a Chinese emphasis on unity. When Chinese
01 Oct 2019
Civil military integration in China predated Xi Jinping. Understanding this is crucial for effective management of the Sino-US relationship.  The
01 Oct 2019
China is turning to science and technology diplomacy to win over one of its most distant partners.  It is common
16 Sep 2019
In spite of Australia emphasising its need to engage with the Asia Pacific, its digital engagement with ASEAN should be