Smiling assassins: rows and kowtows with Kevin Rudd • Mark Baker

Smiling Assassins: Kevin Rudd

Mark Baker discusses how the ambassador is easy prey for headlines.

Introduction to Kevin Rudd

In 2015, Kevin Rudd was appointed as the inaugural president of the Asia Society Policy Institute, a "think-do tank" dedicated to resolving policy challenges in Asia and between Asia and the West.

Using second-track diplomacy to assist governments and businesses in resolving policy challenges within Asia, and between Asia and the West.

Rudd attended a Friends of Australia Caucus breakfast at Blair House, Washington, with Anthony Albanese, the morning after their meeting with Donald Trump.

Author's summary: Kevin Rudd's career and diplomatic endeavors.

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