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.

13 Jun 2024
Russian military and political influence have dominated the past two centuries of Georgian history. Since its independence in 1991, Georgia
31 May 2024
Despite government claims of significant victories against Boko Haram, abductions and violence against women in northern Nigeria persist, highlighting inadequate
15 May 2024
Australia’s new migration strategy risks deterring students globally due to heightened financial burdens and limited work opportunities. These reforms are
07 May 2024
An Indigenous-led climate policy, partnerered with ASEAN members, can help to fight climate change. With existing mitigation approaches slowed or
26 Apr 2024
Despite the attraction of Fiji's natural beauty and cultural richness, there is an underlying issue that must be addressed: human
26 Apr 2024
Russian military aircraft are repeatedly intercepted over the Baltic Sea. Its air force is violating international aviation rules. On 6
26 Apr 2024
A decade ago, Abubakar Shekau, the former leader of Boko Haram, released a video boasting “I abducted your girls…I will
27 Mar 2024
As Europe heads to the polls in June, the consequential position of EU Commission president is being contested. How sure
20 Mar 2024
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is once again proposing the dissolution of the National Electoral Institute. Mass protests in
08 Mar 2024
While ASEAN consists of 10 members, there is no single female head of government. This regional pact also lacks women
07 Mar 2024
Despite the progress made on Indonesian women’s political participation, their inclusion is still bound in patriarchal terms that the Indonesian
05 Mar 2024
Japan and South Korea have the lowest fertility rates in the world. Labour rights can improve this phenomenon, but an