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

Smiling Assassins: Kevin Rudd

Mark Baker discusses how the ambassador proves easy prey for hacks in the hunt for headlines.

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

The New York-based institute, founded by John D. Rockefeller III in 1956, provided a welcome opportunity for the former Australian prime minister to utilize his intellect.

By 2021, Rudd added the titles president and CEO of the Asia Society to his impressive CV.

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

Rudd was spotted with Anthony Albanese at a Friends of Australia Caucus breakfast at Blair House, Washington, alongside a meeting with Donald Trump.

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

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