Podcasts about australian ambassador

Australia's investments in Subic Bay were discussed during a meeting between Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman Eduardo Jose Aliño and Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes-Brown. - Ang mga investment ng Australia sa Subic Bay ang tinalakay sa pulong nina Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman Eduardo Jose Aliño at Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes-Brown.

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes Brown and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Secretary Nancy Catamco discussed initiatives to support and empower Indigenous communities in the Philippines. - Nakipagpulong si Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes Brown kay National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Secretary Nancy Catamco para tukuyin ang mga bagong hakbang para ma-empower ang mga katutubo.

Felicity Volk served as the Australian Ambassador to Nepal from 2021 to 2024. In previous SBS Nepali podcasts, she spoke about her experiences and perspectives on Nepal and its community in Australia. In this episode, Volk explains why she joined the Australian Himalayan Foundation, a non-profit focusing on education, health, and environmental causes across the Himalayas. She also shares her insights into why Nepal should market its arts and Ayurveda more, as well as her favourite go-to places for coffee and food in the Boudhanath precinct and Bhaktapur. Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the participants themselves and do not reflect the views or endorsement of SBS. - फेलिसिटी भोल्क सन् २०२१ देखि २०२४ सम्म नेपालका लागि अस्ट्रेलियाको राजदूत थिइन्। उक्त पदमा रहँदा उनका अनुभव, उनले देखेको नेपाल र अस्ट्रेलियामा बसोबास गर्ने नेपालीहरूका विषयमा उनीसँग गरिएका कुराकानीहरू, योभन्दा अगाडिका पोडकास्ट अङ्कहरूमा हामीले प्रकाशित गरिसकेका छौँ। एसबीएस नेपाली पोडकास्टको यो नयाँ अङ्कमा भने, हामी दक्षिण एसियाका हिमाली क्षेत्रमा परोपकारी कामहरू गर्दै आएको एक गैर नाफामूलक संस्था — अस्ट्रेलियन हिमालयन फाउन्डेसनसँग भोल्क आबद्ध हुनु पछाडिका कारण लगायत बौद्धको कफीदेखि भक्तपुरको स्वाद र कला एवं आयुर्वेदबाट नेपालले मार्न सक्ने फड्को बारे उनका बिचारहरू सुन्नेछौँ। नोट: हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्‌का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन।

In the Federal Budget for 2026-27, delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday, May 12, total Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) for Nepal has further shrunk compared to previous years. The total aid, which stands at $25.4 million (budget estimate) in the current year 2025-26, has been reduced to $23.7 million (budget estimate) for the year 2026-27. What does this consistent decline in ‘Australian Aid' in the post-COVID years signify? In the third part of our conversation with Felicity Volk, former Australian Ambassador to Nepal, we discuss Australia's foreign aid policy, the influence the Nepali diaspora can exert on Australian politics, the expertise of the Nepal Army, and the potential roles Nepal could play in the context of Australia's relations with India and China. Volk spoke to SBS Nepali after her appointment last year to the Board of Directors of the Australian Himalayan Foundation, a charity working in Nepal and the Himalayan region. Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the participants themselves and do not reflect the views or endorsement of SBS. - गत मङ्गलवार, मे १२ मा ट्रेजरर जिम चामर्स आर्थिक वर्ष २०२६-२७ का लागि सार्वजनिक गरेको अस्ट्रेलियाको सङ्घीय बजेटमा, नेपालले पाउँदै आएको अनुदान रकम अगिल्ला वर्षहरूको तुलनामा झनै घटाइएको छ। चालू आर्थिक वर्ष २०२५-२६ मा २५.४ मिलियन डलर रहेको कूल अनुदान रकम, नयाँ आर्थिक वर्षका लागि थप खुम्चिँदै, लगभग २३.७ मिलियन डलरको हाराहारी सीमित हुने बताइएको छ। र, कोभिड-१९ पछिका वर्षहरूमा ‘अस्ट्रेलियन एड' घट्दै जानुले के सङ्केत गर्छ? नेपालका लागि पूर्व अस्ट्रेलियन राजदूत फेलिसिटी भोल्कसँगको कुराकानीको तेस्रो भागमा, हामी अस्ट्रेलियाको वैदेशिक सहायता नीति, नेपाली डायस्पोराले अस्ट्रेलियन राजनीतिमा पुर्‍याउन सक्ने प्रभाव सँगसँगै नेपाली सेनाको दक्षता अनि भारत र चीनसँगको अस्ट्रेलियन सम्बन्ध सुधारमा नेपालले खेल्न सक्ने सम्भावित भूमिकाहरू बारे चर्चा गर्दैछौँ। नोट: हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्‌का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन।

Today's guest is Thom Woodroofe. Thom is the author of the latest In the National Interest series titled ‘Power, Prosperity and Planet: Climate and Energy Policy For All'. For the best part of 20 years Thom has worked across diplomacy, global affairs and climate policy - from playing a key role in securing the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015 and helping to establish the High Ambition Coalition of progressive nations. He's worked as chief of staff to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in his role of Australian Ambassador to the US, forged a backchannel for US–China climate talks during his time at the Asia Society in New York, to go with being a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University.Why did I want to chat to Thom? Well let me read you snippets of the recommendations for his book.Firstly, Kevin Rudd, “‘Thom Woodroofe is a rare talent. In Power, Prosperity & Planet, Woodroofe draws on his deep policy expertise, tempered by political insights from the front lines of the climate and energy debates raging around the globe. The result is a tour-de-force – a practical and informed white paper for all Australians, policymakers and citizens alike, who care about the future of their country and their planet.”Secondly, Malcolm Turnbull “Climate deniers obfuscate with ideology and idiocy, but as this book shows meeting the climate challenge requires engineering and economics and a practical blueprint that empowers all of us.”And last but certainly not least, Christiana Figueres, the architect of the Paris Agreement - “The Paris Agreement provides the global foundation, but it is up to every country now to walk the walk through the kinds of ideas contained in this book.”I really enjoyed this conversation with Thom, and we get through a considerable amount, which represents the breadth and depth of his experiences and knowledge. From his first job out of uni working with the Marshall Islands and advising on their global climate advocacy and diplomacy, to the COP process and part of the remarkable story he had a literal front row seat at in 2015, to his observations and insights from Europe, the UK, US and China that place Australia's decarbonisation efforts in a broader context, to the pragmatic policy opportunities to drive further emissions reductions as quickly as possible. What I found valuable though speaking with Thom and reading his book is the necessity to ground all of this work and these conversations in what they mean for the average person - and as we've seen over the weekend with One Nation winning a lower house seat in parliament - being able to reach and communicate with disillusioned and disempowered people in every part of this country remains the number one challenge in driving the energy transition and broader climate policies. Thom's work and this chat dives into both of our own reservations and uncertainties on how to best do this, but the necessity to do so.Support the organisations contributing to a healthier, safer and more just future. Reposit Power - get $500 off your solar battery install, plus seven years no electricity bill.Planet Protein - tasty, convenient, plant-based, high protein food for all occasions. Ep.116Send me a messageThanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

Felicity Volk served as the Australian Ambassador to Nepal from 2021 to 2024 and is now involved with the Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF), an organisation dedicated to charitable work in the Himalayas. Following her appointment to the foundation's Board of Directors last year, SBS Nepali spoke with her about the various aspects of Australia-Nepal bilateral relations, highlighting the role of the Nepali diaspora in Australia. In the first of five episodes of the podcast, Volk also reveals her nearly 40-year love affair with Nepal and explains how the Nepali spirit of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava' has touched her. - सन् २०२१ देखि २०२४ सम्म नेपालका लागि अस्ट्रेलियन राजदूत रहेकी फेलिसिटी भोल्क हाल हिमाली क्षेत्रमा परोपकारी कामहरू गर्ने अस्ट्रेलियन हिमालयन फाउन्डेसनसँग आबद्ध छिन्। गत साल उक्त संस्थाको सञ्चालक समिति सदस्यमा नियुक्त भएपछि एसबीएस नेपालीले उनीसँग अस्ट्रेलिया-नेपाल द्विपक्षीय सम्बन्धका विविध आयामहरू बारे कुराकानी गरेको थियो। प्रस्तुत छ उक्त कुराकानीको पहिलो भाग जसमा कोभिड-१९ महामारी जारी नै रहँदा एक नयाँ अस्ट्रेलियन राजदूतका रूपमा नेपाल पुगेकी भोल्कले आफ्नो कार्यकालका बेलाका केही उपलब्धिहरू, अस्ट्रेलियामा नेपाली डायस्पोराको भूमिका, नेपालसँगको आफ्नो झण्डै ४० वर्ष लामो ‘प्रेम सम्बन्ध' अनि नेपालीहरूको ‘अतिथि देवो भव:' को भावना बारे बताएकी छिन्।

Highlights – The Business Leaders Forum at Boao, China Tim attended the Boao Forum in Hainan Island, China, joining an Australian delegation that included Oliver Yates, Frank Jotzo, Justin Punch, Jenny Selway, Geoff Brooks, Andrew Forrest and six members of the FMG green team, and Australian Ambassador to China Scott Dewar. China's stated position remains one of full commitment to electrification and decarbonisation. Highlights – PRRT Reform The ACTU continues to call for a flat 25% tax on Australian LNG to replace the The Petroleum Resource Rent Tax, with the objective of capturing windfall profits and generating tax revenues of up to $10bn to fund energy poverty relief across Australia. The Albanese government is reported to be considering options to impose a new levy on gas multinationals, as well as further changes to the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax (PRRT). CEF's Matt Pollard has published a detailed analysis (featured in Pearls & Wisdom) examining how the Queensland State Government's 2022 move to a progressive tiered royalty system saw the state receive 40 cents in the dollar for coal export sales above $300/t, with five lower tiers starting at 7% when coal prices are depressed. This generated $18bn in FY2023, compared to NSW receiving $4.5bn under its existing framework. The coal industry recorded $50bn in gross profit in a single year during a period of elevated energy prices affecting consumers. Highlights – Accelerating Capital Deployments Treasurer Chalmers' Single Front Door pilot is now operational. The Treasurer noted: "The supply chain disruptions we are seeing as a consequence of the conflict in the Middle East demonstrate just how important it is to build up our sovereign capability in these essential areas." Four project proposals are under consideration: HAMR — converting biomass into low-carbon liquid fuels, leveraging the Federal Government's $1.1bn low-carbon liquid fuels funding via the CEFC Ardea Resources' Kalgoorlie Nickel & Cobalt Project (WA) — one of Australia's largest nickel and cobalt resources New Energy Transport's Wilton Project (south-west of Sydney) — a large-scale zero-emission heavy road freight depot Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' Murchison Green Hydrogen Project (mid-west WA) — a green hydrogen plant proposing large-scale green ammonia production using wind, solar, and desalination. This proposal received an $814m Hydrogen Headstart grant from ARENA in March 2025. The project's path to FID appears contingent on securing a long-term offtake agreement and an Asian CBAM mechanism. Government capital deployments total $4.5bn year-to-date as of April 2026, representing an annualised run-rate of $16bn, up from CY2025's $15bn — and excluding a potential Tomago deployment of up to $10bn. Lowlights Canavan and Co's coal-to-oil proposal is a thought bubble. (stronger language in the podcast) Main Story – CEF Op-Ed in The Energy: Lessons for Australia from the Global Energy Crisis As global oil markets face significant uncertainty and price volatility, China has spent two decades building energy independence as a strategic hedge against exactly the kind of energy disruption now affecting global markets. At the recent Boao Forum in Hainan, energy security framed every panel across the week. China's position was clearly stated: it will maintain its electrification and decarbonisation targets and engage with any nation that wishes to participate. This stands in contrast to Washington's current posture. Building a new oil refinery would take approximately a decade, and no private investors are currently proposing to do so in Australia. Australia's two remaining refineries are sub-scale, ageing, and have received ongoing government subsidies. Coal-to-liquid technology has not attracted significant investment in comparable economies. Australia does not need to replicate China's political model to draw lessons from its long-term energy planning approach. A 15-year transition horizon for the trucking sector — shifting away from imported diesel — is achievable if investment begins now. Rooftop solar can be installed within hours. An EV purchased today eliminates imported fuel dependency for approximately 20 years, directly contributing to domestic energy security. One observable consequence of the current geopolitical environment is that electrification timelines are likely to accelerate globally. What's Coming Up Tim is travelling to Perth to speak at a Critical Battery Minerals conference, presenting CEF's recent report on China's expansion into critical minerals, strategic metals mining, and upstream value-adding, and the implications for Australia. 6–7 May 2026 — SEC Sydney Conference 12 May 2026 — Federal Budget 2026

Dave Sharma knows Australia's Jewish community well. In conversation with Michael Bartura, Sharma reflects on his time as Australian Ambassador to Israel, how he can use his public platform to bridge different communities to one another and why he puts harmony at the centre of everything he does.

I first met Jane Richards at a wine tasting at the Australian Ambassador's residence in India. She was there on an Austrade mission representing South Australian wine producers. When I moved to Adelaide a few years later, she picked me up from the airport. This is Episode 167 of The Naina Experience.Jane and her sister Claire grew up near the Limestone Coast - one of five kids, always around country. Their father did irrigation for the wine regions opening up across South Australia in the 1980s and collected quite a wine cellar along the way. Claire went to Roseworthy to study viticulture and winemaking. Jane liked the drinking side more.In 2002 they bought land on the Limestone Coast to be grape growers - not winemakers. The plan was to grow fruit and sell it to wine companies. Some of their Cabernet and Shiraz was going into Penfolds Bin 389. When the economics stopped making sense, they built Eight at the Gate. First bottle with the name on it: 2017.We cover the real numbers behind cool climate viticulture - Coonawarra Cabernet at 7 tonnes per hectare versus 25 in a warmer region, and what the diurnal shift does to flavour development. We also talk about the limestone country itself and the cave systems underneath the vineyards, selling into India (Delhi, Gurgaon, Bengaluru) and what product registration per state actually costs, the challenge of competing with large bottle shop chains, and why direct-to-consumer is where they put their energy.Jane also explains why she sends a 30-second personal video to every new customer. "Thank you. We see you." The repeat business from that is not an accident.Find Eight at the Gate at eightatthegate.com.au and on Instagram at @eightatthegate.The Naina Experience is hosted by Naina Redhu - photographer and content creator at naina.co. New episodes every week. Book your own episode at naina.co/product/the-100-podcast.

Why does Japan feel more formal in business than countries like Australia or the United States? In Japan, formality is tightly linked to what is perceived as polite behaviour. If you come from a business culture that is more casual, the Japanese approach can feel unexpected, even hard to fathom. In countries like Australia, the United States, Canada, and similar places, you can build rapport with relaxed posture and informal talk. In Japan, that same approach can land badly because it may look like a lack of respect. This matters because the meeting is not only about exchanging information. It is also a ceremony of respect. If you treat it like a casual chat, you may unintentionally signal that you do not value the other person's position or the effort they have made to host you. Mini-summary: Japan's formality is not "extra"; it is a visible form of politeness. Casual behaviour can read as disrespect. What is the most formal kind of business meeting you might encounter in Japan? The most formal meeting described here is presenting credentials to the Emperor at the palace as part of an Ambassador's arrival in Japan. The visiting Ambassador does not go alone. There is an entourage of senior officials, a formal waiting arrangement at Tokyo Station, and transport to the palace in a horse drawn carriage with a mounted escort. A senior Japanese Cabinet member attends the party. What makes this level of formality so intense is protocol. There are rules for how you walk, stand, move, speak, and sit. The atmosphere is "formal beyond words". The point is not comfort. The point is honouring the role, the setting, and the status of the meeting. Mini-summary: The Emperor meeting illustrates Japan's highest-end protocol: controlled movement, strict behaviour, and a ceremonial atmosphere. Why can a meeting with ordinary business people still feel like a ceremony? The story that follows is striking: the second most formal meeting is not with royalty, but with fishmongers in Osaka. The context is introducing an Australian Ambassador to importers who deal with Australia, including a large seafood business and a major customer of Australian produce. The company turns out its entire echelon of senior management, and the meeting becomes a stiff affair, a complete ceremony in itself. The reason is status. The visiting Ambassador is treated with "above God" respect. In other words, rank drives the formality, and the organisation shows politeness by staging the meeting as a formal event. Mini-summary: In Japan, formality can rise sharply based on the visitor's rank, even in industries you would not expect to be ceremonial. How does posture and seating affect perceived respect in Japanese meetings? In Japan, small physical behaviours carry big meaning. A vivid example comes from a meeting in Osaka with the Vice-Governor. The Vice-Governor sits ramrod straight, leaving a gap between his spine and the back of the chair. He is upright and formal. By contrast, the visiting Australian official lounges back with legs kicked out, as if watching sport at home. The contrast is "stunning", and it triggers the formality-politeness construct. In a Japanese context, lounging in a formal meeting does not look polite. It does not look respectful. The speaker even tries to raise the issue subtly afterwards, but the cognition gap is too big. Mini-summary: In Japan, posture is communication. Formal upright seating signals respect; casual lounging can signal the opposite. Why do Japanese meeting rooms sometimes make rapport difficult? The physical environment can reinforce the formality. Some Japanese meeting rooms have massive chairs with solid wooden arm rests. They are heavy and set far apart across the room, creating significant distance between the two sides. Because you sit so far apart, it becomes very hard to build rapport. This matters especially for service and training businesses, where you need to show materials and demonstrate solutions. At that distance, you cannot easily share documents, point at details, or create momentum. The room design itself can slow down persuasion. Mini-summary: The room layout and furniture can enforce distance, which makes rapport and practical demonstration harder. What should foreigners do when the room setup prevents effective discussion? If you need to show something to the buyer, you may have to change the situation. The described approach is practical: stand up, move, and sit closer so you can present your solution properly. But you also need to recognise the formality rules. You apologise for breaking protocol, then you do what is needed to communicate. A Japanese visitor is unlikely to alter the seating arrangement, which can make being a foreigner an advantage. You can sometimes break through the formality in ways that a Japanese participant would not attempt. The key is judgement: you need to know when it is appropriate and when it is not. Mini-summary: If distance blocks communication, foreigners can sometimes reposition, but should apologise and use careful judgement. Why is a highly formal room sometimes a sign of respect rather than a barrier? The most formal meeting rooms are not always chosen for efficiency. They can be selected as a sign of respect. The host may have plenty of less formal rooms where business is easier across a table. But because of your rank, you are placed in the big, formal, impersonal room. The formality reflects how much politeness the host is showing to the visitor. It can feel almost impossible to do business in that room, yet it is also a strong indicator that you are being honoured. The recommended mindset is appreciation: recognise that the difficulty is part of the respect being offered. Mini-summary: The room can be inconvenient on purpose; in Japan, formality often equals respect. How should you treat visitors when you are the host in Japan? The script flips the situation: if you are receiving visitors, what degree of respect are you showing them? A practical example is walking visitors out to the elevators. In Japan, that can be part of being polite and showing respect. If the visitor does not rank that level of respect, then it is "sayonara at the door". This is a useful self-check for international teams operating in Japan. Hosting behaviours are not neutral. They are read as signals of status and consideration. Mini-summary: Hosting rituals matter. Walking visitors out can be a visible signal of respect in Japan. What does "thoughtfulness" look like in Japanese social and business life? Japan's politeness is linked to formality and thoughtfulness. The narration highlights how thoughtful behaviour can be surprisingly deliberate. A wedding example shows this: a wealthy family chooses a smaller wedding of about 100 people, close friends and relatives, instead of an extravagant affair full of high-powered business contacts. The speaker's wife believes they were invited for a thoughtful reason: to introduce them to their own neighbour. That neighbour is connected to the Takarazuka troupe and becomes a major Japanese actress and celebrity. Despite living next door, they had never even seen her; introductions go through the maid. The wedding creates a rare chance to meet. Mini-summary: Thoughtfulness can be strategic and relational, creating introductions and connections that would otherwise never happen. How can you apply Japanese expectations to your own client meetings? The script asks directly: what are you doing to be thoughtful with clients, and what can you do for them? The practical advice is to be more formal than normal in meetings, because it will be seen as polite. This can be a big adjustment for Australians in particular, where business culture is described as easygoing and casual. The narration links these behaviours to historical patterns, noting that how you sit, stand, walk, move, and speak were determined rigorously in samurai days and have trickled down into today's polite behaviour. Mini-summary: If you want to be seen as polite in Japan, raise your formality and show thoughtfulness through actions, not just words. When is informality acceptable in Japan, and what is the common mistake foreigners make? There is a clear boundary: when you go out drinking together, it becomes extremely informal, and that is the correct environment for it. Japan does not mix the settings. The problem in more informal countries is the tendency to mix them, being informal when you should be formal. The closing warning is blunt: if you insist on doing it "your way" and refuse to be Japanese about it, good luck. You will never be Japanese, but you can be considered polite from the Japanese point of view. The recommended approach is to lift your formality levels during working hours, and then enjoy informality after work, where it fits. Mini-summary: Japan separates formal work etiquette from informal social time. Do not mix them, and aim to be polite in the Japanese context About the Author Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー).

In our "Usap Tayo" (Let's Talk) segment, we discussed the renewed buzz surrounding Jollibee's potential arrival in Australia and the "cravings" of the Filipino community, highlighting the specific local dishes and ingredients that remain elusive for those living in the Land Down Under. - Sa segment na "Usap Tayo," tinalakay natin ang muling pag-usbong ng balita tungkol sa pagdating ng Jollibee sa Australia gayundin ang pinakamimithing pagkaing Pinoy na mahirap matagpuan sa "Land Down Under."

Nevena and Macca are joined live on air by Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre,  as they discuss New Australian Ambassador  to the US; escalation of ICE activity in Minnesota: Where now with Epstein files? Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre. Bruce is a regular contributor on US politics across media platforms in Australia. In recent years, Bruce has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama’s first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM’s chief of staff. Bruce’s most recent article for the ABC can be found here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-01/stephen-miller-donald-trumps-immigration-policy-architect/106272938 The post Sat, 7th, Feb, 2026: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, US Study Centre, New Australian Ambassador  to the US; escalation of ICE activity in Minnesota: Where now with Epstein files? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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In the last episodes we looked at how to open the presentation. Now it's time for the part that does the heavy lifting: the main body. Most people design talks the wrong way around. This process is counterintuitive but far more effective: start with the close, then build the main body, and only then design the opening. The close defines the key message, the opening breaks through the competition for attention, and the body provides the proof.  What's the best way to design the main body of a presentation? Build the main body as chapters that prove your key message, using only your strongest supporting arguments. In a 30–40 minute talk, you can usually land three to five key points that support your main contention—so the body needs to be planned like a case, not a stream of thoughts.  This is why the design order matters: the close defines what you're trying to prove, and the body becomes the structured evidence trail that makes the close feel inevitable. Do now: Write your close in one sentence, then choose 3–5 chapter headings that directly support it.  Why should you start with the ending before building the body? Because the close defines the key message you want to impart—and the body exists to earn that close. If you don't lock the ending first, your "evidence" becomes random material you like rather than proof that persuades.  Once the close is fixed, you can design the body as a sequence of chapters that make your conclusion feel logical, not forced. Do now: Finalise the last 20 seconds first. Then your body becomes selection and sequencing—not guesswork.  How much evidence should the main body include? A lot—but only the strongest evidence. You'll always have many possible supporting points, but time is limited, so choose the best content and give it "pride of place" so the listener gets it immediately.  A useful warning from the field: when advising teams preparing business plans (like JMEC teams), you often see "diamonds" in the body that get trampled into the mud because the structure hides them. Your job is to surface the gems early, so the audience doesn't have to work hard to understand you—especially now, with decreasing concentration levels.  Do now: Rank your evidence. Put the best "gem" first in each chapter, not last.  How do you make chapters flow so the audience can follow your reasoning? Make chapters logically connect and use clear navigation—like a good novel. Your audience must be able to follow your line of reasoning without strain, and that means the transitions between chapters matter.  The navigation is the invisible structure the audience feels: "we're here, next we go there, and here's why." Without it, even good content feels messy. Do now: Write one transition sentence between every chapter that explains why the next point follows.  Why are stories essential in the main body (not just statistics)? Because people won't remember dry statistics—but they will remember a gripping story. Facts and numbers alone won't stick. Stories create mental pictures and emotional hooks that make your evidence memorable.  To make stories work, include concrete scene elements: people, places, seasons—ideally familiar to the audience—so they can "see" it in their minds.  Do now: Convert one data point into a short story with a person, a place, and a consequence.  How do you keep the main body from dragging (and stop people reaching for their phones)? Use variation in pace plus "hooks" inside each chapter to keep curiosity alive. You can't run at the same tempo the whole time—raise energy, lower tension, change rhythm—but keep movement.  Then add hooks that make people want the next sentence. A power hook example from the script: "Losing ten million dollars was the best education I ever received in business." Everyone immediately wants to know what happened, why, and what changed. That's the point: hooks don't happen by chance—you design them.  Do now: Plant 3–5 hooks across the body (one every few minutes). If you remove the hooks, you'll feel where attention dies.  What's the biggest main-body mistake professionals still make? They dump information instead of engineering engagement. Even official speeches can be a warning sign: the script recalls reading an Australian Ambassador's speech in Japanese that was packed with trade statistics and no stories—engaging content was sitting there, but couldn't be reshaped because it had to be delivered word-perfect. The lesson: don't waste good material by presenting it in a dead format.  Do now: If your chapter is "all facts," force yourself to add one story that makes the facts matter.  Conclusion The main body occupies most of your talk and does the heavy lifting to make your case—so craft it as chapters plus evidence, delivered through stories, with pace changes and hooks scattered throughout. You already earned attention with the opening—don't blow it. Keep the hooks coming, keep the logic flowing, and carry the audience all the way to the close.  Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012).  As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results.  He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業) and Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews.   

This week's news from the Philippines: VP Sara Duterte visits father after ICC denies request for interim release, still no replacement for Rogelio Singson after he resigned from ICI, and updates on the flood control scandal. - Narito ang mga pinakahuling kaganapan sa Pilipinas: VP Sara Duterte binista ang ama matapos ma-deny ang request for interim release; Wala pang kapalit ang nagbitiw na si Rogelio Singson; Alamin ang mga pinakahuling kaganapan sa imbestigasyon sa flood control.

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During his visit to the UN in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese re-declared Australia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2029–30. But winning a seat on the world’s apex body is not assured, and the Council itself is facing a crisis of confidence. The Lowy Institute’s Ryan Neelam speaks with former Australian Ambassador to the UN Gary Quinlan AO about the state of the Security Council today, the case for Australia’s bid, and the impact Australia could have on global peace and security as an elected member.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During his visit to the UN in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese re-declared Australia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2029–30. But winning a seat on the world’s apex body is not assured, and the Council itself is facing a crisis of confidence. The Lowy Institute’s Ryan Neelam speaks with former Australian Ambassador to the UN Gary Quinlan AO about the state of the Security Council today, the case for Australia’s bid, and the impact Australia could have on global peace and security as an elected member.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal opposition leader Sussan Ley speaks on Kevin Rudd's future in the role as Australian ambassador to the US, and why it's more about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firstly I would like to thank my friend and expert Alan Brosnan for making this amazing episode happen.This week, I had the honor of speaking with René Ashford- a VICTOR of years of abuse, René's mission and mandate is clear - to save lives! Repeated sexual assaults, multiple violent relationships and addictions to drugs and alcohol led René down a dark and lonely path which included multiple suicide attempts, the earliest when she was only 9 years old.René is now the Australian Ambassador for the National Association of Adult Child Abuse Survivors (NAASCA) and a most amazing human who has gone on to become an inspiring Australian author and Public Speaker who has turned her harrowing experiences of child abuse into a powerful mission to educate and protect others.René's story is a powerful reminder that we can all play a part in protecting children and breaking the cycle of abuse. Her book, Battlescars are Beautiful: From Victim To Victory, is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and combat child abuse.She offers practical advice on child safety, including teaching body boundaries, using correct anatomical terms, and empowering children to say no.René addresses breaking the silence around abuse, the importance of support networks, and her ongoing work helping others heal.The episode is a moving call to action for education, transparency, and protecting vulnerable children.We talked about the topics ofThe Power of Transparency: Early Education on Body Safety: Recognising Abuse: Empowering Children: Breaking the Cycle: Practical Actions for Parents and Caregivers: Teaching Body Safety Early: Using Correct Terminology: Respect Consent: Vigilant Parenting.We mentioned famous personalities in the s space such as former 22 SAS ( Special Air Service ) soldier Big Phil Campion,, Former West Australia Police Officer Kristi McPhee, and former guests on the show world record holder Brooke McIntosh, and Delta Force Commander and Author of “The Common Sense Way” Pete Blaber.I hope you find this episode as enlightening and inspiring as I did. Let's continue to have these important conversations and work together to create a safer world for our children.In her words.. “Survivors are not defined by their experiences, nor are they limited by them. Anyone can rise beyond adversity with the right mindset, and it begins with a decision to do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes.”Her journey can be discovered and understood in her incredibly powerful and inspiring book which has received rave reviews and is endorsed by mental health professionals, counsellors, war veterans, and law enforcement. René's story is gripping, raw and profound – and yet another reminder of the power of the human spirit to overcome life's greatest challenges.

This week, we speak with Dave Sharma, current Liberal Senator and former Australian Ambassador to Israel (2013–2017). During his tenure, Sharma presided over diplomatic affairs amid the 2014 Gaza conflict, known in Israel as Operation Protective Edge (Tsuk Eitan) an early and defining challenge in his ambassadorship. In this conversation, he offers measured insight into the latest hostage release, Donald Trump's proposed 20-point peace plan and whether it's too early to speak of “peace.” Sharma also reflects on his own personal experience of living in Israel.

Bumisita si Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes-Brown sa Subic Bay Economic and Freeport Zone sa Zambales at nakipagpulong sa Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.

How aligned are China and Russia's strategic interests? How is this relationship playing out in relation to competing spheres of influence in Central Asia? What are the key points of friction in the China-Russia partnership? In this episode, Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva and Graham Meehan join Sally Bulkeley to delve into the complex dynamics of the China-Russia relationship, exploring the alignment and divergence of their strategic interests.Dr Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva is a Lecturer at the ANU National Security College (NSC).Graham Meehan is a former diplomat, including having served overseas as the Australian Ambassador to Russia and Deputy Head of Mission in Beijing.Sally Bulkeley is Deputy Head of College at NSC, on secondment from the Department of Defence. TRANSCRIPT Show notes NSC academic programs – find out more We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A significant moment for Ukraine - as the US falls into line with NATO. President Donald Trump's pledged billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine, through a sale to NATO. He's also threatening Russia with 100 percent secondary tariffs if the Kremlin doesn't make a ceasefire deal within 50 days. Former Australian ambassador to Russia, Peter Tesch says US policy is too fickle to make this a complete game changer. "It is an important signal - and a very welcome signal to Ukraine and NATO that the US won't hinder their efforts to defend Ukraine at their own expense." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We also welcome His Excellency Ridwaan Jadwat, Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates + We reveal another HUGE artist for the F1 after-race concerts + CEO from Majid Al Futtaim tells us all about the massive makeover to the Mall of EmiratesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Featherstone is an accomplished Australian author, self-publisher, and expert in the world of independent writing. With a career spanning bestselling books like Small Farm Success Australia and Honey Farm Dreaming, she has written extensively for publications such as The Guardian and Sydney Morning Herald. As the Australian Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), Anna is passionate about empowering non-fiction writers through workshops and guidance on taking control of their publishing journeys. Outside of writing, she has a deep love for nature, bees, and the simple joys of life, including cooking in a solar oven.Social media Links:Website: https://annafeatherstone.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annafeatherstonewriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-featherstone-writer/?originalSubdomain=auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaFeatherstoneWriter/You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at klauersebas@gmail.com.

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, ALLi's nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone talks with Michael Hanrahan, founder of Publish Central, about ways authors can save money when outsourcing publishing tasks. They cover topics such as reducing editing costs by improving your manuscript, making cost-effective printing decisions, managing contracts, and understanding what's truly necessary for distribution. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Now, go write and publish!  Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. This podcast is also sponsored by Gatekeeper Press, the all-inclusive Gold Standard in Publishing, offering authors 100% rights, royalties, satisfaction and worldwide distribution. Gatekeeper Press, Where Authors are Family. About the Host Anna Featherstone is the Australian Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors, co-founder of Bold Authors, a judge of the Australian Business Book Awards, and a member of the Small Press Network (SPN) and Australian Society of Authors (ASA). She also enjoys writing and presenting workshops, and author talks on entrepreneurial writing and publishing. About the Guest Michael Hanrahan grew up in a home filled with books, inspired by his writer father's love of words. After earning a diploma in professional writing and editing at Deakin University in 1997, he built a career in publishing, holding key roles with Wrightbooks and John Wiley & Sons Australia. Over the years, Hanrahan has worked with bestselling authors and major clients such as Oxford University Press, Random House, and HardieGrant, gaining expertise in editing, design, and print management. As the founder of Publish Central, he employs professional publishing systems to help hundreds of authors self-publish high-quality books, earning recognition as Australia's leading expert in self-publishing for small business. He is also the cofounder of the Australian Business Book Awards.

Join the revolution in Aussie Media! Join The Exclusive Side at OtherSideTV.com.au Support our show: go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free! – Albo's Orwellian “Misinformation” Bill passes the lower house of Australia's parliament and we discuss why it must never pass the Senate and become law– Kevin Rudd's grip on his job as Australian Ambassador to the US is looking shakier by the day - a better man would have resigned by now– Donald Trump names most of his new team - we take an objective look at all the people who will affect Australia's interests - and we like what we see– The “Three Wise Men” join us to lift the lid and make sense of the political games and nonsense that surrounds usEp 336 of The Other Side for the weekend commencing Friday November 15, 2024.Watch all our shows on YouTube for FREE! Here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAusSupport the showThe Other Side is a weekly news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAusJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS Subscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUS

13 November 2024. The Business Breakfast welcomed His Excellency Ridwaan Jadwat, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, to discuss Australia's newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE and its impact on trade and bilateral relations. Plus, crossing live to Baku to get the latest on COP29 with journalist Rosanna Lockwood. And, its our ‘Made in the UAE' series: Brian Johnson, Chairman of Godwin Austen Johnson, a homegrown design firm behind some of the UAE's most iconic buildings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pressure is piling up on Kevin Rudd to resign as Australian Ambassador to the US, state governments across the country facing an uphill battle against youth crime, and global warming zealots' hypocrisy on full display yet again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Rudd's days Australian Ambassador to the US appear to be numbered, an Aussie singer's MAGA moment enrages lefties, and Nancy Pelosi says Kamala Harris would've won the US election if Joe Biden dropper out sooner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Self-Publishing with ALLi episode, Nonfiction Adviser Anna Featherstone and Outreach Manager Michael La Ronn discuss ISBNs and why indie authors should consider owning them. Michael shares practical tips on buying, managing, and using ISBNs across book formats, with a focus on how this choice impacts professionalism, distribution, and control over your work. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Now, go write and publish!  Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. This podcast is also sponsored by Gatekeeper Press, the all-inclusive Gold Standard in Publishing, offering authors 100% rights, royalties, satisfaction and worldwide distribution. Gatekeeper Press, Where Authors are Family. About the Host Anna Featherstone is the Australian Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors, co-founder of Bold Authors, a judge of the Australian Business Book Awards, and a member of the Small Press Network (SPN) and Australian Society of Authors (ASA). She also enjoys writing and presenting workshops, and author talks on entrepreneurial writing and publishing.

Some publishers claim to be in the hybrid publishing space when they're, in fact, service providers or little more than vanity publishers. So, what is hybrid publishing really, and what are the potential upsides and downsides for authors bringing books out under this model? Listen to Anna Featherstone, ALLi's nonfiction adviser, and Christopher Locke, director of Membership and Member Services for the Independent Book Publishers Association, as they explain what authors need to be aware of when dealing with operators in this space. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Now, go write and publish!  Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. This podcast is also sponsored by Gatekeeper Press, the all-inclusive Gold Standard in Publishing, offering authors 100% rights, royalties, satisfaction and worldwide distribution. Gatekeeper Press, Where Authors are Family. About the Host Anna Featherstone is the Australian Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors, co-founder of Bold Authors, a judge of the Australian Business Book Awards, and a member of the Small Press Network (SPN) and Australian Society of Authors (ASA). She also enjoys writing and presenting workshops, and author talks on entrepreneurial writing and publishing.

Gary Gray, Australian Ambassador to Ireland

The Australian ambassador has been called to the embassy in Iran after an Instagram post celebrating LGBTQI+ Wear it Purple Day. Political Scientist Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert joins John to talk about the incident and the state of government in Iran at the moment. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm-12am Monday to Thursday on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In celebration of the 78th anniversary of Philippine-Australia Friendship Day, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu highlighted the outcomes of the agricultural collaboration between the two countries. - Sa paggunita ng ika-78 na anibersaryo ng Philippine-Australia Friendship Day, ipinagmalaki ni Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu ang bunga ng pagtutulungan ng dalawang bansa sa larangan ng pagsasaka.

In this episode of the Publishing for Profit podcast stream, ALLI's Australian ambassador and nonfiction adviser, Anna Featherstone, and Director Orna Ross, focus on adding value to your book without adding to costs. Learn tips and tools for lowering the costs of editing and marketing, in particular, without compromising on the quality or impact of your work. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our self-publishing advice center. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Now, go write and publish! About the Hosts Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website. Anna Featherstone is the Australian Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors, co-founder of Bold Authors, a judge of the Australian Business Book Awards, and a member of the Small Press Network (SPN) and Australian Society of Authors (ASA). She also enjoys writing and presenting workshops, and author talks on entrepreneurial writing and publishing.

Our guest today has been a leading voice in the economic case for managing climate change since before net zero was a thing. In addition to authoring two landmark papers on climate change and Australia's future in 2008 and 2011, Ross Garnaut was the principal economic adviser to Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke from 1983 to 1985, and Australian Ambassador to China from 1985 to 1988.Now he and former ACCC chair Rod Sims have launched the Superpower Institute, which is designed to provide analysis to help Australia take advantage of the economic opportunities of the post-carbon world.Ross Garnaut explains the mission of the Superpower Institute and why he still believes Australia isn't a pissant country when it comes to managing climate change.

Thousands have mourned the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as he was buried in Moscow, defying Russian authorities' warnings against unsanctioned gatherings. Western envoys, including the Australian Ambassador, attended the funeral as demonstrations took place in several European cities. - Тысячи людей оплакивали смерть лидера российской оппозиции Алексея Навального на похоронах в Москве, игнорируя предупреждения российских властей против несанкционированных собраний. Западные посланники, в том числе посол Австралии, присутствовали на похоронах. В нескольких европейских городах прошли массовые акции.

Thousands have mourned the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as he was buried in Moscow, defying Russian authorities' warnings against unsanctioned gatherings. Western envoys, including the Australian Ambassador, attended the funeral as demonstrations took place in several European cities.

Today on the Publishing for Profit Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and author Anna Featherstone discuss how to bake marketing in with your writing process. This proactive approach is about more than just organic development; it's a strategic method of laying the groundwork early on. By integrating marketing elements into your manuscript from the start, you create a seamless transition from pen to promotion. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our self-publishing advice center. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Now, go write and publish! About the Hosts Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website. Anna Featherstone is the Australian Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors, co-founder of Bold Authors, a judge of the Australian Business Book Awards, and a member of the Small Press Network (SPN) and Australian Society of Authors (ASA). She also enjoys writing and presenting workshops, and author talks on entrepreneurial writing and publishing.

This week, Fareed talks with CNN correspondent Jeremy Diamond live from Tel Aviv about recent Israeli strikes, as well as an update on the ongoing hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Then, Fareed talks to New York Times opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof about parsing out fact and fiction in the Israel-Hamas war and how dynamics between the two sides perpetuate violence. Next, Harvard University professor of democracy and governance Tarek Masoud joins the show to discuss Egypt's response to the Gaza humanitarian crisis and why the country is limiting entry to refugees. Then, Fareed speaks with Australian Ambassador to the US and China expert Kevin Rudd about what Biden and Xi's recent meeting in California means for US-China relations. Finally, Cindy Yu, assistant editor at The Spectator and the host of the "Chinese Whispers" podcast, joins the show to discuss how Chinese economic troubles have shifted policy towards the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW YORK, November 14, 2023 — Ahead of the important meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, renowned Sinologist and Australian Ambassador to the United States, the Hon. Kevin Rudd, chats with Danny Russel, Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute, about the bilateral relationship, drivers of China's policy decision-making, and what to expect from the meeting. Ambassador Rudd also speaks about the China-Australia relationship in the wake of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Beijing this month. (51 min., 4 sec.)

Leonard talks with ROLAND RICH, the former Australian Ambassador to the UN about his book. Leviathan.

Listen in as Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd talks to a group of students about his life, career and experience studying China.  Ambassador Rudd served as Australia's twenty-sixth Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010, then as Minister for Foreign Affairs, before a second term as Prime Minister in 2013. He was Member for Griffith in the Australian Parliament from 1998 to 2013. Since leaving government, Ambassador Rudd has resided in the United States where he is recognised as a leading analyst of China. In 2015, he became inaugural President of the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York. In 2020, he was appointed President and CEO of the Asia Society globally and, in 2022, he founded the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis.In 2019, Ambassador Rudd was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to Indigenous reconciliation, innovative economic initiatives, and major policy reform, and through senior advisory roles with international organisations.    Important Links More on Ambassador Rudd Stay Connected Visit us at McConnellcenter.org Subscribe to our newsletter  Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter  Twitter: @ULmCenter This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. Views expressed in this show are those of the participants and not necessarily those of the McConnell Center.

The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO is Partner and Chair of The Asia Group's Australia Practice. He most recently served as Australian Ambassador to the United States, where he was closely involved in Australia's negotiations related to AUKUS, the Quad, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Ambassador Sinodinos previously worked as Australia's Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science and was a Senator for New South Wales in the Australian Parliament from 2011 to 2019. He also served as Cabinet Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, as well as Chief of Staff and Senior Economic Adviser to Prime Minister Hon. John Howard AC.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and former Israeli Vice Prime Minister Tzipi Livni speak on Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed judicial reforms, which have ignited country-wide protests for ten straight weeks. Also, Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and the incoming Australian Ambassador to the U.S., joins the show to discuss the worrying state of US-China relations. Plus, Fareed talks about the struggle between big tech and journalism in the age of AI.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy