Like what you've read?

On Line Opinion is the only Australian site where you get all sides of the story. We don't
charge, but we need your support. Here�s how you can help.

  • Advertise

    We have a monthly audience of 70,000 and advertising packages from $200 a month.

  • Volunteer

    We always need commissioning editors and sub-editors.

  • Contribute

    Got something to say? Submit an essay.


 The National Forum   Donate   Your Account   On Line Opinion   Forum   Blogs   Polling   About   
On Line Opinion logo ON LINE OPINION - Australia's e-journal of social and political debate

Subscribe!
Subscribe





On Line Opinion is a not-for-profit publication and relies on the generosity of its sponsors, editors and contributors. If you would like to help, contact us.
___________

Syndicate
RSS/XML


RSS 2.0
Photo of Thom Woodroofe

Thom Woodroofe

Thom Woodroofe, 21, is a foreign affairs analyst combining journalism, research, teaching and community work to advance an understanding of Australia's place in the world.

In 2009, Thom was recognised as the Young Victorian of the Year for his work in establishing Left Right Think-Tank, Australia's first non-partisan policy body of young people. He is also the founder of Global Voices which coordinates youth delegations to important diplomatic forums abroad.

A freelance commentator on foreign affairs, Thom has contributed on the ground from hotspots such as Burma during parliamentary elections, communist Cuba under Castro, and on the Middle East peace process from inside The West Bank. He has interviewed both the current and former Prime Minister and was responsible for breaking a story concerning their relationship impacting Australia's attendance at an Asia-Europe Meeting.

Thom is also a non-resident Associate Fellow of The Asia Society based in New York and on the Global Agenda Council of the World Economic Forum based in Geneva.

Thom has worked for both sides of politics overseas: in the United States Congress for former Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi and for former Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in California. He is the youngest member of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue and the Australia Israel Leadership Forum.

Thom has been one of the youngest participants at such high-level gatherings as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and the G20 bringing him face-to-face with world leaders such as Presidents Obama, Hu Jintao and Medvedev. A regular public speaker he has addressed audiences such as the White House Press Corps at the National Press Club in Washington DC.

Thom has previously been named one of Melbourne's 100 Most Influential People by The Melbourne Magazine, one of the region's leading young people by The Asia Society, and one the world's emerging security leaders by the St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland. More recently, Thom was chosen to represent Australia at Commonwealth Day in London where he met Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Thom holds a Bachelor of Arts (Global) from Monash University which involved study across four continents. He is currently teaching and reading for his honours thesis at the University of Melbourne.

Thom can be contacted via email or he can be followed on Twitter.


Setting the record straight on Australia's UN bid
International - 19/10/2012 - 19 comments
India's snub a cause for alarm
International - 10/11/2011 - 4 comments
Czechmated into irrelevance
International - 15/08/2011 - 15 comments
India helps balance China's weight
International - 10/08/2011 - 5 comments
Chance for uranium diplomacy
International - 15/06/2011 - 3 comments
Summitry goes beyond the cocktail diplomacy
International - 7/04/2011
A New Year for China: a new approach for the West
International - 3/02/2010 - 3 comments
What about Asia, Mr President?
International - 7/01/2010
Copenhagen: ‘tis the season for UN reform
International - 22/12/2009 - 2 comments
Do the young have the will to make climate change sacrifices?
Environment - 15/07/2009 - 16 comments
Young people don't speak with one voice
Society - 3/07/2009 - 5 comments
Advertisement



About Us Search Discuss Feedback Legals Privacy