{"product_id":"9781923192638","title":"The Curious Diplomat","description":"Author: Lachlan Strahan\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781923192638\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Monash University Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom India to the Info-Pacific, a riveting insider's account of diplomacy and politics, and Australia's position in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLachlan Strahan spent his career as a diplomat and an ambassador in some of Australia's most important postings, including India, Germany, Korea and Solomon Islands. He was involved in some of Australia's biggest diplomatic challenges, from the spate of violence against Indian students in Australia to weapons discussions to Australia's interests at the United Nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking with prime ministers and foreign affairs ministers including Kevin Rudd, Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull, Gareth Evans, Alexander Downer, Marise Payne and Penny Wong, Strahan had a unique insight into Australia's foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific and beyond for more than three decades. In this lively account, Strahan reveals how Canberra sees Australia and how our allies and adversaries see us, and offers a valuable perspective on what Australia can do to supercharge our relationships in the Indo-Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJustice in Kelly Country\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Award for History 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is a fascinating and original history, taut and suspenseful, written with subtlety and flair.'  Tom Griffiths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Lachlan Strahan brings to life a lost world of rural Victoria in the era of gold-seeking, free selection and bushranging.'  Frank Bongiorno\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'...a fascinating book.'  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEureka Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'a rewarding, yet unusual retelling of the Ned Kelly story.'  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistory News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A brilliant and original window into the Kelly Outbreak  of the hunter rather than just the hunted.'  Janet McCalman\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867071172766,"sku":"ADS-9781923192638","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781923192638.jpg?v=1779429290","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781923192638","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}