It’s true when they said “think before you speak”. The recent sabre rattling over “sorry for being a man” and thinking this or that Minister should step down reminds me why I like the foreign policy field. This is because as a Foreign Policy Analyst I must always “read between the lines” and determine quietly how to respond. Jumping around like an immature child won’t cut it in the diplomacy world.

And so, with my constant companion, the faithful box of Panadol to sooth those annoying headaches from childish noises, I am pleased to say thinking before I open my big mouth is a blessing. We have an awful lot of serious policy changes to tackle  and I look forward to that challenge.

Welcome to my world!