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.

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.
31 Jan 2015
150 years ago today, the US Congress passed the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude. Hidden behind closed doors, the abuse of
27 Jan 2015
Deepening ties between Australia and Japan do not operate in a vacuum. They instead influence relationships in the region particularly with
23 Jan 2015
A fundamental factor impeding South Asian regional cooperation is the visceral animosity between India and Pakistan. There is significant potential
17 Jan 2015
2015 brings the 70th anniversary of Australia’s first attempt to recognise Indonesia. Among the least known actions in Australia's diplomatic