This week in Australian foreign affairs: Wong announces $3 million for humanitarian relief for Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi; new Consul-General for Surabaya; new Ambassador to the Organization of American States, and more.

Italy takes the helm of the G7 in 2024 against a backdrop of shifting global dynamics, amplified by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when multilateralism is facing unprecedented challenges, and the global order is in flux, the demand for leadership is high. 

In recent years, mass protests have surged globally, from climate strikes to social justice demonstrations. Notably, the working class in CEE is far less engaged than its Western counterparts.