Daniel Woker
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Biography
Publications
Dr Daniel Woker is the former Swiss Ambassador to Australia, Singapore and Kuwait and now a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Gallen. He is Co-founder and President of the start-up “Share-an-Ambassador - geopolitical coaching” (www.swiss-ambashare.ch).
![European neutrality is dying out](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1239955596.jpg?itok=Icy6jFh1)
European neutrality is dying out
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has transformed future security policy arrangements to Russia’s detriment.
![Believing Biden](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/51225676910_cd3552c0d4_o.jpg?itok=e245K8d9)
Believing Biden
The US President has persuaded European allies of his values-based policy. But will such faith carry home?
![London and Hong Kong: Financial centres in parallel peril](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/mark-higham-theartshot360-hEFlK-ZoE-E-unsplash.jpg?itok=Uffqx-Cl)
London and Hong Kong: Financial centres in parallel peril
Once mighty, two beacons of the modern global economy are shrouded by political clouds.
![Russia vs the EU](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1201678674%20copy.jpg?itok=IE286zKQ)
Russia vs the EU
A visit to Moscow by Europe’s top envoy did nothing to calm a growing diplomatic spat. What if Washington weighs in?
![The “Australian solution” won’t fix Johnson’s Europe problem](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1228426259.jpg?itok=oAiThGrC)
The “Australian solution” won’t fix Johnson’s Europe problem
Geography, reality and personality collide to undercut the British Prime Minister’s fantasy.
![Is Huawei in the UK a canary in the coalmine?](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1175990623.jpg?itok=SrKu30Au)
Is Huawei in the UK a canary in the coalmine?
Britain’s 5G ban shows that political risk must be priced into commercial calculations as the world considers value.
![Europe hasn’t fallen for China – if anything, it’s the opposite](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/38882258220_6ea99f8c0c_k.jpg?itok=K9ojmDHf)
Europe hasn’t fallen for China – if anything, it’s the opposite
Beijing’s charm offensive in response to coronavirus hasn’t moved the key capitals on the continent.
![Europe under threat](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1204647178.jpg?itok=wl7K_uIz)
Europe under threat
Yes, by coronavirus, but also by fighting in Syria and Libya. Can the EU react adequately? What will Brexit Britain do?
![“Security Brexit”: Johnson follows Trump in the Persian Gulf](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/NE190099302.jpg?itok=ux3OGIqh)
“Security Brexit”: Johnson follows Trump in the Persian Gulf
The UK has made a premature break with what should be a collective response to a crisis in Europe’s near-abroad.