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.

16 Jan 2020
Just days into the Trump presidency’s fourth year, the United States (US) teetered on the brink of war with Iran,
16 Jan 2020
Australia’s stance at December’s Madrid climate conference was damaging and widely condemned. It needs to reconsider its approach before the
09 Jan 2020
In 2019, immigration policies for the Central American corridor were tightened. These stricter public policies, promoted by several of the
09 Jan 2020
Numerous journalists and academics alike have attempted to explain the nature of the current Sino-Russian partnership.  However, returning to an
09 Jan 2020
The purpose of American foreign policy in the world is atrophying and needs to be reinvigorated with a new singular
06 Jan 2020
The India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation has had a history of reservations and assurances. However, fears of a possible stagnation in
30 Dec 2019
It seems convenient for the world to turn a blind eye to China’s mass internment of Uighurs in its northwestern
23 Dec 2019
The Chinese government has gone on the offensive to justify its mass detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang. It may be
10 Dec 2019
The relationship between energy policy and national security has been overlooked in discussions of Australian renewable energy policy. The Australian government
09 Dec 2019
Since its conception, the sustainable development (SD) concept has been embraced by civil society as an opportunity to salvage the
02 Dec 2019
Australia is a global leader in youth mental health research and treatment development. It should leverage this expertise to ensure
28 Nov 2019
Emphasising the importance of mass in military strategy is crucial for Australia's military success. Australia must shift its focus away