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University of Melbourne
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Sports Diplomacy – a Win for Women in the Indo-Pacific
April 6 is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, a United Nations initiative to raise awareness of sport as a tool to accomplish the UN’s development objectives.

The Symbolism of the Olympic Games
With indications that it may have to accept the inevitable, why has Japan been adamant that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games should go ahead in the face of COVID-19?

Women in Diplomacy in Asia
Australia has made significant strides in the representation of women in diplomacy. Has there been a similar trend across Asia? Does this support Australia’s diplomacy in the region?

Renewing Australia’s Commitment to Development in Asia
For the first time in a decade, Australia is conducting a review of its international development policy.

“Waking Up to China’s Challenge” - Peter Hartcher in Conversation with Michael Rowland
Does Australia need to 'wake up' to a China challenge? This is an excerpt from a discussion between ABC journalist Michael Rowland and author and journalist Peter Hartcher at the Melbourne launch of Quarterly Essay 76, presented with Black Ink and Readings Books.