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  • 4 - Values, gender and foreign policy

  • from Part I - The domestic politics of Australian foreign policy
  • Edited by Baogang He, Deakin University, Victoria, David Hundt, Deakin University, Victoria, Danielle Chubb, Deakin University, Victoria
  • Book:
    Australia in World Affairs 2016–2020
    Published online:
    25 October 2024
    Print publication:
    13 June 2024, pp 47-60

  • Summary

    Values and gender are an increasingly established part of Australian foreign policy. This chapter explores their role in Australia’s engagement in the world from 2016 to 2020. We argue that gender equality continued to serve as a tangible expression of Australian identity and values in foreign policy, informing Australia’s key international alliances and relationships. First, we analyse the construction and expression of national identity through the values Australia projected in its foreign policy and international relations, and how these values evolved. Next, we focus on who represented Australia and how Australia was represented in foreign policy through its diplomacy, security and development relationships. We also analyse how Australia distinguished itself from other states, which we illustrate with reference to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Third, we critically examine the soft power aspect of Australian foreign policy, and how values and gender equality principles were used to enhance Australia’s reputation.