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Dave Sharma

Dave Sharma was a federal member of parliament for the seat of Wentworth from 2019 to 2022 and served as Australia’s Ambassador to Israel from 2013 to 2017.

As a career diplomat prior to entering parliament, he was also posted to Washington DC and Port Moresby, served as a peacekeeper with the Peace Monitoring Group in Bougainville, and headed the international division within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Dave studied at the University of Cambridge, where he graduated with first-class honours in Law. He also has a Master of Arts from Cambridge and a Master of Arts (International Relations) from Deakin University.

He publishes a weekly newsletter on Substack, Global Insights.

Articles by Dave Sharma (8)

Dave Sharma 26 Sep 2023

Israel and Saudi Arabia: Finally, a New Middle East?

A deal with the Middle East’s two most significant powers could transform the volatile region, but the stakes are high.
Dave Sharma 6 Jul 2023

Australia’s absent ambassador must return to Ukraine

If the PM won’t provide more than a few military off-casts in support, sending back the top envoy should be an easy step.
Dave Sharma 13 Feb 2023

Ukraine needs tanks – Australia should send some

The war is entering a new phase and our support needs to keep pace with developments on the ground.
Dave Sharma 14 Dec 2022

A step-up for China’s involvement in the Middle East

Beijing will not soon supplant Washington as a dominant security partner – but the Arab world sees a chance for leverage.
Dave Sharma 25 Oct 2022

After West Jerusalem shift, will Labor also turn on Israel at the UN?

Far from advancing the cause of peace, the government risks separating Australia’s position from its closest friends.
Dave Sharma 13 Jul 2020

A diplomatic step-up to match our military step-up

We need to strengthen the arm of Australian diplomacy just as much as we need to strengthen the military.
Jonathan Pryke, Dave Sharma 15 May 2020

COVIDcast Episode 11: Dave Sharma MP on COVID-19 and Pacific relations

The latest episode in a podcast to discuss the implications of coronavirus for Australia, the region, and the world.
Dave Sharma 15 May 2018

Risk and reward in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict

Donald Trump’s unconventional approaches may be just what are needed.