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Welcome to the second episode of Diplomacy in Motion , a series produced in collaboration between Women in International Security Australia (WIIS-A) and the Young Diplomats Society. This series is about the moments when work in international affairs leaves the page and enters practice. While the field is underpinned by deep policy analysis, research, and bureaucratic process, there are points when…
YDS x WIIS-A: Diplomacy in Motion - Shannon Zimmerman
Dr. Shirah Z Mansaray is the Managing Partner of Themis Crown Advocates and a solicitor-advocate with over 20 years of experience in legal advisory, governance, and nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Amnesty International UK and is the Founder and CEO of I Am Somebody’s Child Soldier, an NGO supporting war-affected children in Uganda. With a PhD in…
Joining us today is international criminal lawyer Dr. Emma Collins, Special Counsel at Nyman Gibson Miralis in Sydney. She holds multiple degrees from the University of Sydney and the University of Oxford, including a PhD in International Criminal Law. As well as a range of experience in UK and Australian criminal law, she has worked in the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal…
Dario holds a Master’s in International Relations from the Hertie School in Berlin and is one of the co-founders of the youth-led international relations think tank RAIA , where he has been actively involved for the past seven years and has served as Managing Director for the last four. RAIA is a youth-focused global think tank dedicated to making international affairs more accessible by…
Culture, conflict and global chess? Headlines about the Islamic Republic of Iran are frequent, but true understanding often remains limited. Oz and Thien take a sharp 30-minute dive into some of the most poignant points to consider when evaluating Iran, offering a concise but insightful look at the state and its complexities.
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome someone whose career began right here at the Young Diplomats Society, and has since transformed that spark into a really dynamic path. Rhiannon Van Vliet is currently a Policy Advisor at University College London’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy. There, she works at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world…
Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Natalia Grincheva, Program Leader in Arts Management at LASALLE, University of the Arts Singapore, and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. A globally recognized expert in contemporary museology, digital diplomacy, and international cultural relations, Dr. Grincheva shares insights from her illustrious career—spanning…
In this episode, hosts Thien and Oz dive into the vital role of cultural diplomacy in Australia—how the arts are used to foster international relationships, promote national identity, and project soft power on the global stage. Oz, our in-house cultural diplomacy expert, unpacks the institutions, strategies, and stories behind Australia’s international cultural engagement—including the role of…
Xenia Hanusiak wears many hats—artistic director, cultural diplomat, and scholar are just a few of the impressive roles that define her multifaceted career. With a resume that spans continents and disciplines, Hanusiak brings a rare blend of creativity, intellect, and global perspective to everything she touches. In this captivating episode, Poppy sits down with Xenia to delve into her journey…
