Wolf Warrior diplomacy — Have we finally seen an end to undiplomatic diplomacy?

11/10/2024 29 min
Wolf Warrior diplomacy — Have we finally seen an end to undiplomatic diplomacy?

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It was known as Wolf Warrior diplomacy – a brand of Chinese foreign ministry posturing that was as aggressive as it was unexpected. But has Beijing now changed tack? And if so, why? Also, does the theory of Institutional Amnesia explain why our preparedness for natural disasters is often found wanting?GuestsAssistant Professor Tyler Jost — Political Science, International and Public Affairs, Brown University (US)Dr Sarah Robertson – Research Fellow in sustainability, RMIT UniversityDr Paul Barnes — Senior Research Fellow and emergency and risk management expert, Griffith UniversityDr Alastair Stark – Associate Professor in Public Policy, School of Political Science and International Studies, Queensland UniversityFurther informationFuture Tense - The best response to disasters: centralised strength or community mitigation?Select Committee on Australia's Disaster ResilienceHave China's Wolf Warriors Gone Extinct?