Hugh Piper
Biography
Publications
Hugh Piper is Deputy Editor of The Policymaker, a publication of the James Martin Institute for Public Policy. Previously, he was Program Lead at the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue, primarily leading AP4D’s work on Australian statecraft. Prior to these roles, Hugh was a strategic policy adviser and ministerial speechwriter at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Hugh is currently undertaking a Master of Public Policy with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. He holds first class degrees in law and US history from the University of Sydney.
Voting “Yes” in the heart of empire
If the ballot queue in London were any guide, the Voice would win hands down.
Stumped by the cricket controversy? Here’s how sport and politics collide
When PMs weigh in on the “spirit”, you might start to wonder about the effect on oft-cited shared values.
How Australia can leverage France’s Indo-Pacific presence
A tumultuous couple of years in relations can settle to a new acceptance – seeing opportunities as well as risks.
How Australia can speak up on human rights in India
Modi won’t be prime minister for ever, so finding ways to air concerns now will actually strengthen relations long term.
Indigenous Voice: Getting ready to explain to the world if Australia votes “No”
The referendum is a pivotal moment for global perceptions of Australia. Diplomats must be ready whatever the outcome.
Defence Review: DFAT gets a boost
For the first time, a major Defence policy statement recommends more diplomatic funding.
Taking Australian statecraft from good to great
To remain effective in Asia, Canberra must do more with less, multiplying the effects of its bureaucratic tools.
Australia should have more public holidays – but make them civic and secular
Allowing people to choose their own days of significance would better reflect our modern national identity.
Redemption complete? Australia’s image and the end of “sandpaper gate”
The only truly national sport is bound to local identity – but believing in exceptionalism is a dangerous game.
