Smiling Assassins: An Insight into Kevin Rudd
By Mark Baker, 27 October 2025
Kevin Rudd, the 26th Prime Minister of Australia, has had a distinguished career, with various notable appointments.
In 2015, Rudd was appointed as the inaugural president of the Asia Society Policy Institute, a "think-do tank" aimed at resolving policy challenges in Asia and between Asia and the West.
The institute, founded by John D. Rockefeller III in 1956, provided a platform for Rudd's intellect and diplomatic skills.
By 2021, Rudd had added the titles of president and CEO of the Asia Society to his impressive CV.
Using second-track diplomacy to assist governments and businesses in resolving policy challenges within Asia, and between Asia and the West.
Rudd's career has been marked by significant milestones, including his meeting with Donald Trump, alongside Anthony Albanese, at Blair House in Washington.
Author's summary: Kevin Rudd's remarkable career in diplomacy and politics.
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