What is ‘whole of nation’ foreign policy and what does it mean for Australians?
- Written by Melissa Conley Tyler, Honorary Fellow, Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne
A key phrase in foreign affairs at the moment is taking a “whole of nation” approach. It has been cropping up in government documents such as the Defence Strategic Review and International Development Policy.
But what exactly does it mean?
A new report to be launched at Parliament House by the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy and...





