Lachlan Strahan: A Curious Diplomat @LowyInstitute

Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

Is there a distinctly Australian approach to diplomacy? And how should Australia navigate an increasingly complex and dangerous world?

Former senior diplomat Lachlan Strahan joins the Lowy Institute's Research Director David Dutton to discuss his new memoir, The Curious Diplomat. Lachlan takes us inside the world of Australian diplomacy, sharing fascinating stories from his career and reflecting on how Australia's diplomatic practice has evolved alongside a rapidly changing global landscape.

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