Leveraging diplomatic power and influence on the UN Security Council: the case of Australia

In their recent paper ‘Leveraging diplomatic power and influence on theUN Security Council: the case of Australia’, published in the Australian … More

UNSC and the RoL: Launch of policy recommendations a success

UN Photo/Mark Garten Dr. Jeremy Farrall and Prof. Hilary Charlesworth traveled to New York this month to launch a set … More

Global Governance discussion seminar with Jeremy Farrall

Jeremy Farrall will lead the discussion at the next Geneva Global Governance discussion seminar. The discussion on the role of … More

Jochen Prantl and Jeremy Farrell speak on Australian diplomacy and UN Security Council at the Australian Diplomacy Today symposium

Jochen Prandtl and Jeremy Farrell talk about influencing decision-making on the Security Council and Australia’s experience as elected member at … More

New York is Jakarta: why Tony Abbott should attend Leaders’ Week at the UN

Jeni Whalan and Jeremy Farrall First published by The Conversation, 20 September 2013 Foreign minister Julie Bishop’s austerity announcements over the weekend … More

This Saturday, Australians will finally elect a president

Australia is now President of the United Nations Security Council. Throughout September, Australia will set the council’s agenda and chair … More

Women, peace and security: the theme of Australia’s Security Council presidency

A priority mentioned in Australian speeches and statements to the United Nations this year – Women, Peace and Security (WPS) … More

Security Council sanctions: can Australia make a difference?

For the United Nations Security Council, sanctions are an important instrument in addressing threats to international peace and security. They … More

Will Australia make the most of its Security Council presidency?

As the federal election calls Australian attention to matters domestic, our diplomats are preparing for one of their most demanding … More

Australia wins a seat on the Security Council—but now it needs sound policy

By Jeni Whalan First published by the Canberra Times, 20 October 2012 It’s a comfortable victory that Australia’s diplomatic corps … More