Internationalism

Something that really calls my attention is how Australia is international. Let me explain.

Although Australia is a quite isolated island, it’s very very connected to what happens in the world, especially in US and UK. Some facts to support this idea:

- People study lots of foreign models and the situation of other countries in university;
- One of the biggest selling point in my work is that we have access to “global best practices”;
- English people are extremely respected in the country;
- AIESEC members are always participating of other national committees, international conferences, AIESEC International and other international bodies;
- Australians travel overseas a lot!

As paradoxes are always present, though, when it comes to the official external policy, Australia is a very conservative country and is not taking part of some extremely relevant global efforts. They didn’t sign the Kyoto Protocol, to reduce greenhouse emissions; don’t support UN the corporate responsibility working group; and didn’t sign the Treaty against women discrimination.