International relations
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Foreign affairs
Foreign relations
Report
ACFID 2019-20 Budget analysis
This analysis argues that in the world of realpolitik, Australia has decided with the US and other allies that it will now 'step up' in the Pacific. But in their haste, there remain unanswered questions, policy incoherence and financial trade-offs which are ill-considered.
Policy report
Preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment policy
This policy document sets out expectations and requirements for all DFAT staff and delivery partners to manage sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) risks and incidents. It applies to all DFAT staff and all DFAT partners, in Australia and overseas.
Report
Inquiry into Australia's aid program in the Indo-Pacific: first report
In recent years, changes to Australia's aid program have included an increased focus in the Indo-Pacific region and initiatives in relation to trade and empowering women. This inquiry examined the effectiveness of these changes, considering whether the aid program continues to improve outcomes for Australia’s partner countries and support Australia's interests.
Discussion paper
Globalization 4.0: shaping a new global architecture in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (white paper)
This paper represents the World Economic Forum’s call for engagement from stakeholders across the globe and across societal and enterprise domains in order to meet the challenges of Globalization 4.0.
Report
The political legacy of the Iranian revolution: theocratic tyranny and religious terrorism
This paper argues that people of Iran seek a new Iran, one that is not based on the destructive legacy of Khomeini’s revolution on Islamic political thought.