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.

09 Jul 2014
As Indonesians go to the poll today some commentators have extensively criticised presidential candidate Prabowo Subianato, even comparing him to
30 Jun 2014
Mounting tensions between Vietnam and China show that the South China Sea continues to be a security hotspot following China’s renewed assertiveness
24 Jun 2014
Over the long-term the benefits for Australia developing an offensive cyber capability outweigh the costs. Australia should develop the capacity
13 Jun 2014
30 years after the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 communal violence continues to be an issue in India. This week marks the
11 Jun 2014
As the most-watched tournament in the world begins, domestic tensions have cast doubts on whether Brazil will be able to stage a peaceful
04 Jun 2014
Around Australia we are commemorating the Centenary of Anzac, but on June 4 we will also be commemorating the International
23 May 2014
In the context of the global financial crisis central banks have successfully taken on larger responsibilities deploying unconventional tools to
10 Apr 2014
In a world order consumed by ever-changing security issues, the role of securitisation has taken a dangerous form. Political actors
10 Apr 2014
International relations has long been part of China’s higher education system. Hiding this part of history has proved detrimental to
28 Mar 2014
The Australia-Indonesia relationship has seen a number of incredible developments over the past five months. The Edward Snowden leaks shattered
13 Mar 2014
Lasting security and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are under threat due to resource exploitation. Long-term peace
07 Feb 2014
Scotland’s independence referendum—pursued by the political elite rather than driven by a grassroots movement—raises questions about the viability of secession.