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.

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
27 Feb 2024
50 years into the relationship between ASEAN and Australia, the partnership needs to be expanded. Nowhere more is this needed
26 Feb 2024
After comments made by the US presidential candidate, Donald Trump, some Europeans are considering the possibility of acquiring nuclear weapons.
26 Feb 2024
2024 marks a transitionary year for Indonesian politics, following the country’s presidential election on 14 February. Focus will now be
12 Feb 2024
The legislative election on 10 April in South Korea will be critical for President Yoon Suk-yeol, occurring just before the
09 Feb 2024
Russia's once friendly relationship with Israel has soured demonstrably, with public support for Hamas now unquestionable. This move represents a
08 Feb 2024
Germany’s political landscape is fracturing, and the far-right is on the rise. The established parties need to respond and become
17 Jan 2024
With Southeast Asia's economic and political future, there are growing calls to invite ASEAN to take a seat at the