Australian Diplomacy

George Brandis, His Excellency, is still hostage to Malcolm Turnbull
George Brandis, His Excellency, is still hostage to Malcolm Turnbull
George Brandis might be on the way out of parliament and bound for London, but his future is still very much hostage to the political fortunes of Malcolm Turnbull. In years gone…
Is there a model Human Rights Council member?
Is there a model Human Rights Council member?
Australia was not the only country to waltz onto the UN Human Rights Council last week with only cursory scrutiny of its human rights record. In fact, most of the Council’s…
Using economic diplomacy to reduce financial risks in Asia
Using economic diplomacy to reduce financial risks in Asia
If Australia’s economic future lies in Asia, then managing the risk of financial crises in the region should be a top concern. Especially as any crisis could also have significant…
Digital diplomacy’s downsides
Digital diplomacy’s downsides
It was only a few years ago that e-diplomacy was being heralded as an unalloyed force for good. This 21st Century form of statecraft would bring transparency and openness to the…
The shape of Australia’s future engagement with the United Nations
Policy Briefs
The shape of Australia’s future engagement with the United Nations
Australia should strengthen its engagement with the United Nations to ensure it has a greater voice on global issues that matter to its national interests. Photo:Flickr/United…
Can economic and security analysts find a lingua franca?
Can economic and security analysts find a lingua franca?
This post is part of a debate on Australia’s foreign policy White paper 2017. Click here for other debate posts. When Foreign Minister Julie Bishop put economic diplomacy at the…
We spend so little on ambassadors but they're more important than ever
Commentary
We spend so little on ambassadors but they're more important than ever
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop should not be harangued for bringing together all of Australia's heads of mission for the first time, writes Alex Oliver for the Sydney…
Networks and narratives: Public diplomacy in the DFAT White Paper
Networks and narratives: Public diplomacy in the DFAT White Paper
This post is part of a debate on Australia’s foreign policy White paper 2017. Click here for other debate posts. Australia has a great story to tell the world, a powerful …
Seeking clarity in Australian foreign policy
Seeking clarity in Australian foreign policy
In August, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced that the Turnbull Government would produce a new foreign policy white paper. The Minister described it as a 'philosophical…
Including the first Australians in Australian diplomacy
Including the first Australians in Australian diplomacy
This time last year, when former Chief of Army Lt Gen David Morrison AM (Rtd) was announced as Australian on the Year he described the benefits of embracing diversity in simple…