The Future of Foreign Policy Is Feminist

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<p>As old white men continue to dominate the national and international stages, the needs of women and minorities are constantly ignored. International politics are shaped by a ruthless competition for advantage, and the world is full of conflicts, crises and wars. Things have to change.</p><p>Activist and political scientist Kristina Lunz is on a mission to do just that. In her work from New York to Bogotá, from Germany to Myanmar, she became aware of a stubborn unwillingness to think past the status quo and to embrace new, innovative voices from marginalized groups. She also saw that the tradition of feminist activism combined brilliantly with diplomacy: both require grim tenacity, boundless creativity and a solutions-oriented approach. In her attempt to reconfigure the field of foreign policy, she aims to set in motion a paradigm shift, replacing grandiose displays of military might with feminism, solidarity and climate justice.</p><p>A feminist foreign policy requires the promotion of equal rights in the handling of foreign affairs and security matters worldwide, with a particular focus on marginalized and politically underrepresented groups. Ultimately, this is nothing less than an inclusive, visionary policy for the twenty-first century, one where security and prosperity, health and climate justice are possible in other words: where peace is possible for everyone, everywhere.</p>

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<p><b>Kristina Lunz</b> is the co-founder and co-executive director of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy. She has a masters degree in Global Governance and Ethics from University College London and a masters in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Oxford. In February 2019 she was included in<i>Forbes Magazine</i>s prestigious 30 under 30 list for Europe.</p>

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