Heine Speaks at Australian DFAT’s Festival of Mildly Dangerous Ideas
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, participated in a virtual panel discussion for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) “Festival of Mildly Dangerous Ideas” on August 11, 2024.
The panel, entitled “What does the Global South Want? Regional reflections,” was part of the festival’s theme focusing on “The Global South” and how emerging powers in this region will influence the reshaping of the world order. Heine was invited to speak specifically on the perspective of Latin America and the Caribbean.
In his presentation, Heine addressed three key points:
- The meaning of the term “Global South”
- The recent upsurge in the use and significance of this term
- The demands of the Global South in the international arena
The event was attended by approximately 300 members of the Australian foreign service, both in Canberra and abroad, as well as other members of the Australian civil service. This high-level participation highlights the growing importance of understanding the Global South’s perspective in international relations and diplomacy.
Heine’s involvement in this prestigious event highlights his recognized expertise in Latin American affairs and global politics. His insights contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the changing dynamics of international relations, particularly the increasing assertiveness of non-Western countries on the global stage.
Ambassador Jorge Heine is a Research Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. He has served as ambassador of Chile to China (2014-2017), to India (2003-2007), and to South Africa (1994-1999), and as a Cabinet Minister in the Chilean Government. Read more about Ambassador Heine on his Pardee School faculty profile.