Australia's Bid for UN Security Council Seat: Merits and Implications

Explore a panel discussion featuring distinguished experts debating Australia's candidacy for a seat on the UN Security Council. Delve into topics such as moral deservingness, foreign policy objectives, creative middle power diplomacy, Australia's relationship with the US, climate change, and potential contributions to global security. Gain insights from former politicians, diplomats, and scholars as they analyze Australia's role on the world stage, its alliances, and the implications of Security Council membership. Consider the costs, perceptions, and potential for reform while examining Australia's significance as a bellwether state and its capacity to address critical issues like weapons of mass destruction.

Introduction
Introducing the panelists
Is being on the Security Council a reward
Is Australia morally deserving
Is Australia deserving
Foreign policy objectives
Campaign slogan
The other end of the world
Australias relationship with the US
Creative middle power diplomacy
Australia in Africa
Australias Alliance
Cost
Climate change
Your turn
DFATs position
US alignment
Perception
The World Cup
Security Council Reform
Australias Contributions
Does Australia Matter
Australia as a bellwether state
How can Australia contribute to reducing WMDs