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 Sep 2024
Australia is the only Western liberal democracy that does not have a legislated national Human Rights Act. Should Australia implement
09 Sep 2024
On the back of their Strengthened Strategic Partnership, Japan and the Philippines have signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA). This
05 Sep 2024
Hungary's Viktor Orbán undertook a rogue “peace mission” in July to “resolve” the Russia-Ukraine conflict. His meetings with Vladimir Putin,
16 Aug 2024
China is applying Mahan's geopolitical theory to enhance its maritime dominance, notably through strategic port developments and asserting control over
14 Aug 2024
Language in politics is a potent instrument for shaping public opinion and framing political narratives, highlighting its role in influencing
06 Aug 2024
For Timor-Leste’s economy, economic diversification is crucial to avoid fallout from a depleting Petroleum Fund. As one of the nation’s
01 Aug 2024
As the general elections in India were underway from April to June 2024, the country was also grappling with severe
28 Jun 2024
The Wagner Group has maintained an active and controversial presence in Africa since 2017, where it has contributed to regional
17 Jun 2024
Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is the last African country maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Given China’s growing economic influence
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