About Us
Established in 2005, The Sydney Globalist is an undergraduate international affairs magazine published bi-annually by students at the University of Sydney, Australia. The magazine aspires to publish the best in student ideas, writing and analysis on international affairs. Its audience encompasses students, academics, analysts, civil society, opinion-makers and the foreign policy community.
The Sydney Globalist forms part of the Global21 Network, a network of student-run international-affairs magazines at premier universities around the globe. Founded at Yale University in 2005, Global21 seeks to connect high-achieving students around the world in ways that will remain with them as they become tomorrow’s leaders in business, the non-profit sector, and government. Since its founding, Global21 has established chapters at Yale University, Peking University, the University of Cambridge, the University of Sydney, the University of Toronto, the University of Cape Town, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, St. Stephen’s University in New Delhi, Bogazici University in Istanbul, and Sciences Po of Paris.
New Honorary Board Member
The Sydney Globalist would like to warmly welcome The Hon. Catherine Branson QC to its Board of Advisers in 2010.
The Hon. Catherine Branson is the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, a position she has occupied since 14 October 2008. At the time of her appointment, she was a judge of the Federal Court of Australia.
Ms Branson is a past President of the Australian Institute for Judicial Administration and a former member of the Board of Management of IDLO. She is a member of the International Association of Judges and the International Association of Refugee Law Judges. Prior to her appointment as a judge, she practised as a barrister at the Adelaide Bar in South Australia. She was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1992.
Between 1984-89, she was Crown Solicitor of South Australia and the CEO of the South Australian Attorney-General’s Department. Ms Branson holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide. In addition to her role as President, Ms Branson assumed responsibility as Human Rights Commissioner on 12 July 2009.
The Hon. Catherine Branson QC has contributed widely to public discourse on human rights and international affairs.
The Sydney Globalist is honoured to have such a distinguished leader join its Board.
Recent Testimonials from the Board of Advisers
“The Sydney Globalist plays an important role in the discussion of international affairs in Australia. As a student-led publication it provides an opportunity to engage with our future thought leaders and the high quality of debate and production reflect the professionalism of all involved. I recommend The Sydney Globalist to any reader interested in international affairs and the place of Australia in a globalised world” (May 2010).
Professor Alan Dupont
Director, Centre for International Security Studies, The University of Sydney
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, The Lowy Institute for International Policy
“The Sydney Globalist is a really impressive publication, which deserves strong continuing support. Produced by undergraduates collaborating, networking and exchanging content with counterparts in other major world universities producing similar products, it regularly publishes eminently readable, well-informed and lively commentary on a wide range of international relations topics. And it’s a fascinating demonstration of how intellectual business is going to be increasingly done in the future” (May 2010).
Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans AO QC
Honorary Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne
Chancellor, Australian National University
President Emeritus, International Crisis Group
“It is a pleasure to add my endorsement to the existing words of praise that The Sydney Globalist has already received. It is an outstanding production by and for a student audience, but its value and quality have a much more general application. The journal makes an important contribution to the discussion of international affairs in Australia. As a graduate of the University of Sydney I am particularly pleased to add my praise to this enterprise” (May 2010).
Dr Milton Osborne
Adjunct Professor, Australian National University
Visiting Fellow, The Lowy Institute for International Policy
“Congratulations on Issue 1 and 2 of Volume V of The Sydney Globalist. There are many items in it to interest readers and I specially liked the contributions on the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), Cambodia and The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Let me know how I can be of support” (May 2010).
The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG
Former Justice of the High Court of Australia
“The Sydney Globalist is a fantastic publication. Timely articles on important questions, all written in a lively and interesting style and showing a depth of knowledge and scholarship that is a credit to the authors and those who run the journal. A must read every time it comes out” (May 2010).
Professor Graeme Gill
Department of Government and International Relations, The University of Sydney
“The Sydney Globalist is an excellent testimonial to the talents, capacities, achievements, and ambitions of a wide range of Sydney students” (May 2010).
Professor Michael Jackson
Department of Government and International Relations, The University of Sydney
