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We want more climate ambition in our foreign policy – here's how we can do it

Last week, foreign minister Penny Wong laid out the strategic challenges facing Australia in a major speech.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2023

Taiwan is reinventing how diplomacy works

The lack of official diplomatic allies isn’t stopping Taiwan from finding ways of winning friends and influencing people.

360info · Apr 24, 2023

James Cleverly on taking a new approach to foreign policy – and belting out the Beatles with Blinken

The foreign secretary aims to navigate international relations with ‘patient diplomacy’ as he insists post-Brexit Britain is still admired

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

Thai diplomacy has come full circle

After eight arduous years, Thai diplomacy has come full circle. With 26 days to go before the next general election on May 14, the international community is wondering whether there will be any change in the country's overall diplomatic outlook. Since the dark days leading up to the intervention in…

Bangkok Post · Apr 17, 2023

Paul Keating accuses Penny Wong of 'platitudes'; she says he's 'diminished his legacy'

Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has launched an extraordinary fresh barrage of criticism against Foreign Minister Penny Wong, accusing her of delivering “platitudes” in her major foreign policy speech on Monday.

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

Lavrov’s Brazil visit highlights Lula’s neutral foreign policy despite US dismay

Brasília encounter, like Brazilian president’s recent trip to China and offer of peacemaking in Ukraine, is part of diplomatic reset

The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2023

Penny Wong dismisses Paul Keating’s claim that the military has taken over Australian foreign policy

Minister says foreign and defence policies are both essential for making the country stronger and more influential

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023

China Relationship Will Be Determined by Beijing’s Behavior, EU Policy Chief Says

The relationship between China and Europe will be determined by Beijing's behavior, including what happens with Taiwan, the European Union's foreign policy chief said on Sunday. The comments from EU High Representative Josep Borrell, in a remote address at the start of the meeting of the Group of Seven (G7)…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2023

China Defense Minister to Meet Russian Counterpart in Moscow

Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu will visit Russia next week for meetings with counterpart Sergei Shoigu and other military officials, China's Defense Ministry said Friday. Li’s visit underscores China’s strengthening engagement with Russia, with which it has largely aligned its foreign policy in an attempt to reshape the world…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 14, 2023

Consideration of Ireland’s foreign policy stance should not be ‘binary issue’

Micheal Martin’s comments came after US President Joe Biden referenced Ireland’s policy of military neutrality in a speech to the Dail.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023