Foreign Policy

Managing the EU Migration Crisis

The recent influx of migrants into Europe from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia has presented European leaders and policymakers with their greatest challenge since the Eurozone crisis. The […]

New Zealand Treasury boss calls for country to improve its understanding of Asian markets

New Zealand needs to develop a “richer understanding of the complexities of Asian markets” so its economy can better integrate into the region, the top civil servant at the helm […]

Report: Gender Equality among Civil Service Leaders

New research reveals the progress made on closing the gender gap among the UK’s top officials. Matt Ross asks serving and former leaders which policies and reforms got the best […]

EU Commission contributes $13bn towards improving employment and education in Spain

Spain will benefit from a $13bn investment by the EU Commission to reduce youth unemployment, improve education and foster social inclusion over the next five years. The European Commission is […]

Australia appoints three new ambassadors

Three new ambassadors have been appointed by the Australian government. Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) last Thursday announced Paul Wojciechowski as new ambassador to Poland; and yesterday it […]

Former Cricketer To Help Strengthen Australia-India Ties

Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist has been appointed as the country’s first ever education ambassador to India. Education minister Christopher Pyne, who announced the appointment yesterday, said Gilchrist “will play […]

UK Appoints New Foreign Office Chief

The British ambassador to Germany has been appointed the new top civil servant of Britain’s foreign office, it has been announced today. Sir Simon McDonald will take up the role […]

Former PM intervenes after Australia’s top bureaucrat’s China remarks

Former prime minister of Australia John Howard has stepped in after dismissive remarks about China by the country’s top bureaucrat have sparked controversy. Michael Thawley, who heads up Australia’s civil service, told […]

Spain suspends sales of riot gear to Venezuela

Spain has suspended sales of riot gear to the Venezuelan government after public demonstrations in the country resulted in the death of 39 citizens, and caused injury to 600 more. […]

Japan Celebrates 50 Years in OECD

The OECD celebrates a historic landmark this year, as it marks the 50th anniversary of Japan’s membership of the group. Japan joined the OECD in 1964, three years after it […]