INSIGHTS

YAIA's blog, Insights, is a platform aimed at promoting the voice of emerging young Australians in the analysis and commentary of international affairs. We accept submissions for articles for publication on Insights on a rolling basis.

3 days ago
5 min

Careers Insights: Leading the international charge for climate action

Signing of the Paris Agreement: Source - UNFCCC In this latest edition of Careers Insights, YAIA Careers Officer Kelsey Gray delves into...

May 4
7 min

Career Spotlight: Stephen Dziedzic, ABC’s Foreign Affairs Reporter

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with prominent ABC correspondent Stephen Dziedzic, about his career as a...

Mar 7
18 min

2022 Young Women to Watch in International Affairs

In celebration of this year's International Women's Day, Young Australians in International Affairs is delighted to announce our list of...

Oct 25, 2021
5 min

Career Spotlight: Professor Rory Medcalf, Head of the National Security College, ANU

In this Career Spotlight, we are honoured to speak with Professor Rory Medcalf, Head of the ANU National Security College, about his...

Sep 20, 2021
5 min

Career Spotlight: Gem Romuld, Australian Director, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gem Romuld, an impassioned advocate leading Australia’s push to draw...

Jul 27, 2021
6 min

Career Spotlight: Caitlin Gauci, Research Associate, Lowy Institute

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Caitlin Gauci, Research Associate in the Pacific Island Program at the...

Jul 10, 2021
5 min

Career Spotlight: Liz Mackie, Senior Trade Policy Officer, British High Commission in Canberra

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Liz Mackie, Senior Trade Policy Officer at the British High Commission in...

May 21, 2021
5 min

Career Insights: CALD Australians, a New View of a 'True Blue' in Australian International Affairs

In this edition of Careers Insights, YAIA Careers Officer Bayan Yazdani explores the unique challenges and opportunities for Culturally...

Apr 23, 2021
7 min

Career Spotlight: Dana Throssell, Consultant, KPMG

In this Career Spotlight, we have the unique opportunity of speaking with Dana Throssell, Consultant at KPMG, about her South-East Asian...

Apr 11, 2021
6 min

Career Insights: What You Need to Know for Graduate Recruitment to the Federal Government

In this Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Officer Kate Purcell outlines the graduate recruitment process for the public service and...

Apr 11, 2021
5 min

Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs (Updated for 2022)

In this Career Insights piece we share a key list of graduate programs for those interested in a career in international affairs....

Mar 7, 2021
20 min

2021 Young Women to Watch in International Affairs

In celebration of this year's International Women's Day, Young Australians in International Affairs is delighted to announce our list of...

Feb 11, 2021
3 min

Career Insights: Volunteer in international affairs to turbocharge your career

In this Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Director Lauren Twine explores the value of volunteering for your professional and personal...

Feb 3, 2021
4 min

Career Spotlight: His Excellency Mr Gregory Andrews, Australian High Commissioner to Ghana

In this Career Spotlight, we have the privilege of speaking with His Excellency Mr Gregory Andrews, Australian High Commissioner to...

Jan 31, 2021
9 min

Career Spotlight: Clarice Campbell, South-East Asia Director TAFE Victoria, National President AIYA

In our latest Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Clarice Campbell, Director of TAFE Victoria (South-East Asia) and...

Jan 22, 2021
7 min

Career Insights: Rejection, or Retrospection? The Blessing We Fear

In our latest Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Officer Bayan Yazdani shares his experiences of rejection, and how they can help us...

Jan 14, 2021
7 min

Career Spotlight: Gönül Serbest, Chief Executive Officer of Global Victoria

In this Career Spotlight, we have the privileged opportunity to gain insight from Gönül Serbest, CEO of Global Victoria, part of the...

Oct 29, 2020
3 min

Career Spotlight: Dr. Zac Rogers, Research Lead, Jeff Bleich Centre at Flinders University

In this Career Spotlight, we have the unique opportunity to gain insight from Dr. Zac Rogers, Research Lead at the Jeff Bleich Centre for...

Oct 20, 2020
4 min

Career Insights: Writing a standout cover letter to land your next role

Image Source: pxfuel In our latest Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Officer Kate Purcell discusses how to prepare an effective and...

Sep 30, 2020
4 min

Career Spotlight: Daniel Flitton, Managing Editor of The Interpreter, Lowy Institute

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Flitton, Managing Editor of The Interpreter at the Lowy Institute,...