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.

19 Apr 2015
The attack on Garissa University College in early April marks a shift towards increasing extremism and more stringent government legislation.
14 Apr 2015
This week marked the first anniversary of the kidnapping of 219 schoolgirls by the terrorist group Boko Haram. There is
09 Apr 2015
The need for a united Yemen and an international push for peace. Yemen is not at war. Many broadcasts and
30 Mar 2015
Australian sport has had a major international boost this year, with historic wins in the Asia Cup and the Cricket
18 Mar 2015
In the wake of Cyclone Pam’s devastation in Vanuatu, it is increasingly apparent that Disaster Risk Reduction will become crucial to mitigate
13 Mar 2015
As the premier intergovernmental institution for the maintenance of global peace and security, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is commonly
05 Mar 2015
As International Women’s Day on 8 March 2015 approaches, child marriage remains one of the greatest challenges facing female equality.
24 Feb 2015
Malaysia is due to reach high-income nation status by 2020. Unfortunately it will continue to have third-world politics for some
23 Feb 2015
The concept of legitimate authority is becoming increasingly pertinent in a world characterised by non-state entities, including international organisations, cyber actors and
16 Feb 2015
Indonesia’s President Jokowi faces a challenging balancing act in his effort to appease rival factions. Despite Australian politics being rather
15 Feb 2015
Despite women being active promoters of peace in their communities during times of war, they are alarmingly underrepresented in the
01 Feb 2015
The presence and perseverance of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia demonstrate Cambodia’s resilience and desire for post-conflict justice.