https://www.scmp.com/rss/507158/feed Melissa Conley Tyler is an honorary fellow in the Asia Institute of The University of Melbourne. Melissa is a prolific commentator with expertise in Australian foreign policy, Australia’s key relationships across Asia, G20, MIKTA, international negotiations, conflict resolution, diplomatic practice, soft power, public diplomacy and women in international affairs. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made headlines when his claim the Ukraine war was “launched against” Russia provoked laughter from the audience during a forum in India. But I was in the room and can report he also received applause and indifference. Understanding why can help explain the differences in views on the war between developing countries and the West. The incident happened at the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier geopolitics forum featuring more than 26 foreign ministers and six... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3212506/west-must-care-about-global-souths-affairs-if-it-wants-more-engagement-ukraine-russia-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3212506/west-must-care-about-global-souths-affairs-if-it-wants-more-engagement-ukraine-russia-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:15:09 +0000 In Australia, Scott Morrison’s government wants sweeping new powers to cancel international arrangements by universities, councils and state governments. After announcing its intentions in August, it introduced a bill to parliament last week. The government argues the bill is needed to “ensure a consistent and strategic approach to Australia’s international engagement”. Morrison has said Australia must “speak with one voice”. But the bill should not pass parliament. Not only has the government... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3100796/why-australias-foreign-relations-bill-should-not-pass-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3100796/why-australias-foreign-relations-bill-should-not-pass-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2020 23:00:20 +0000