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"Companies such as Westpac have been asked to stump up the cash required to back Australia’s latest China containment strategy – a $600 million 10-yr strategy to place rugby league at the centre of countering Beijing’s influence in the Pacific.” #auspol #outsourcing #softdiplomacy #Westpac #PNG #NRL
Fresh from outsourcing our foreign detention centres, now we are outsourcing our soft diplomacy… DFAT is rattling the can and has asked Westpac to ‘do us a favour’ and sponsor PNG’s new rugby league team…but do we really want our Govt to ‘owe’ our big banks?

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Neoliberalism has won: Australia is privatising its foreign policy
Who would have thought it possible? The Government is reportedly going cap-in-hand to the corporate sector to fund its most recent foray into “soft diplomacy” – the PNG Chiefs NRL team.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Cricket diplomacy in Kazan! 🏏🇷🇺🇮🇳 A friendly match between Team Russia & Team India highlights growing ties beyond capitals. Soft power in action! 🤝 #IndiaRussia #Kazan #SoftDiplomacy
October 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
#SoftDiplomacy Celebrating shared stories & culture isn't a betrayal of patriotism 🇮🇳. If anything, it's a deeper, more inclusive version of it 🌍. Let's embrace unity beyond borders. #InclusivePatriotism #UnityThroughCulture
September 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
📺 All Dag eng aner japanesch Presseequipe um #LuxembourgPavillon! Déi Sichtbarkeet géif soss zéngmol méi Ambassadepersonal kaschten. Smart investment! 💡 #SoftDiplomacy
August 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Remember the #kindness, #compassion, and #softdiplomacy that saved lives and preserved #peace.
If you aren't following @thelastmileusaid.bsky.social you should be. And know that we at #USAID patiently did the work that lifted people out of poverty, ended disease and child wasting and more, and we're committed to staying right through the most difficult last mile.
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The Eulogy USAID Never Received
And the America That Must Remember.
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July 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Thus will have big ramifications for international trade and policy. China and South American are bolstering ties to import and export.
South America's New Trade Gateway: Peru's $10B Railway Gamble
(Analysis) Imagine a future where goods from Brazil's lush farmlands reach China in record time, bypassing the Panama Canal
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December 12, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Changing global dynamics, Pakistan’s foreign policy and Soft diplomacy | The Second Story Podcast featuring Ambassador Jauhar Saleem @JauharSaleem

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Changing global dynamics, Pakistan’s foreign policy and Soft diplomacy | The Second Story Podcast
In this episode of The Second Story Podcast, I am joined by Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of the Institute of Regional Studies, to explore the shifting tides of global politics and their implications for Pakistan. We dive deep into: • The changing dynamics of global power structures. • Pakistan’s evolving foreign policy in a volatile international arena. • The role of soft diplomacy in strengthening Pakistan’s global image. Ambassador Saleem brings his vast experience and unique insights to this compelling discussion, shedding light on how Pakistan can navigate complex geopolitical challenges while building meaningful international relationships. Join us as we uncover strategies for Pakistan to thrive in a rapidly transforming world. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions! #PakistanForeignPolicy #SoftDiplomacy #GlobalDynamics #SecondStoryPodcast #tsspodcast #IRS
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November 21, 2024 at 7:15 AM