Hugh Piper
Biography
Publications
Hugh Piper is a geopolitical commentator and public policy professional based in Sydney. He has experience in the think tank sector in Australia and United Kingdom, having worked at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue (AP4D), and the James Martin Institute for Public Policy. Prior to these roles, Hugh was a strategic policy adviser and ministerial speechwriter at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He holds degrees in public policy from the University of Oxford and law and US history from the University of Sydney.
Test Cricket’s world cup forgets what’s best about the game
Cricket’s centre of power has long outgrown its colonial roots.
Three unanswered questions for Australia’s PNG Rugby League dream
Could Australian diplomacy enter novel terrain: professional sports administration?
Voting “Yes” in the heart of empire
If the ballot queue in London were any guide, the Voice would win hands down.
Stumped by the cricket controversy? Here’s how sport and politics collide
When PMs weigh in on the “spirit”, you might start to wonder about the effect on oft-cited shared values.
How Australia can leverage France’s Indo-Pacific presence
A tumultuous couple of years in relations can settle to a new acceptance – seeing opportunities as well as risks.
How Australia can speak up on human rights in India
Modi won’t be prime minister for ever, so finding ways to air concerns now will actually strengthen relations long term.
Indigenous Voice: Getting ready to explain to the world if Australia votes “No”
The referendum is a pivotal moment for global perceptions of Australia. Diplomats must be ready whatever the outcome.
Defence Review: DFAT gets a boost
For the first time, a major Defence policy statement recommends more diplomatic funding.
Taking Australian statecraft from good to great
To remain effective in Asia, Canberra must do more with less, multiplying the effects of its bureaucratic tools.
