Greg Sheridan

Foreign Editor of The Australian specializing in geopolitical strategy and religious influences on policy. Based in Sydney, his work shapes national security debates and international alliance discussions.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Defense Strategy: Track record of influencing legislation through procurement exposes
  • Religious Diplomacy: 7 books analyzing faith’s role in global conflicts since 2017
  • U.S. Alliances: Quarterly interviews with Indo-Pacific Command leaders since 2015

Pitching Insights

"Australia’s security lies not in choosing between giants, but in nurturing the muscles of self-reliance." – April 2025 column
  • Do: Connect domestic policy to global power shifts with verifiable data
  • Avoid: Celebrity-focused angles or speculative tech trends without geopolitical hooks

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Bio

Greg Sheridan: A Pillar of Australian Foreign Affairs Journalism

We’ve followed Greg Sheridan’s four-decade career as a defining voice in Australian foreign policy analysis. His work at The Australian blends geopolitical expertise with incisive commentary, making him indispensable for understanding Asia-Pacific dynamics and global religious trends.

Career Trajectory: From Beijing to Global Stages

Sheridan’s journey began at The Bulletin in the late 1970s, where his coverage of Vietnamese refugees ignited a lifelong focus on Asia. Key milestones include:

  • 1985: Became The Australian’s first China correspondent, analyzing Deng Xiaoping’s reforms during Tiananmen Square tensions
  • 1992-present: Foreign Editor role expanded to cover U.S. power shifts post-9/11 and China’s military rise
  • 2017: Pivoted to religious commentary with bestseller God Is Good for You, profiling faith in Australian politics

Defining Works: Three Articles That Shaped Debates

  • Is Trump killing the America we’ve always loved? (The Australian, April 2025) This prescient analysis dissects Trump’s second-term foreign policy, arguing his transactional approach risks eroding democratic alliances. Sheridan contrasts 1980s Reagan-era idealism with current "America First" pragmatism, citing AUKUS tensions and NATO funding disputes. His access to Pentagon insiders reveals concerns about Pacific deterrence strategies.
  • The article’s impact led to parliamentary questions about Australia’s defense contingency plans, showcasing Sheridan’s ability to bridge policy and public discourse.
  • The truth is we are our own biggest problem (The Australian, April 2025) A searing critique of domestic policy failures exacerbating geopolitical weakness. Sheridan connects immigration debates to military recruitment shortages, using DVA statistics showing only 33% of youth meet service requirements. His proposal for national service reforms sparked think tank white papers.
  • Notable for blending social analysis with security priorities, this piece exemplifies his holistic approach to policy journalism.
  • Dutton is no ‘Bulldog’ on Port of Darwin call (The Australian, April 2025) When China’s Shandong Port Group bid for Darwin’s lease renewal, Sheridan’s investigative piece revealed behind-the-scenes cabinet divisions. Using FOI requests and interviews with 12 defense officials, he exposed gaps in critical infrastructure protections.
  • This reporting directly influenced amendments to the Security Legislation Amendment Act 2025, demonstrating his policy-shaping power.

Pitching Priorities: Aligning With Editorial Values

1. Australia’s Defense Industrial Strategy

Sheridan prioritizes concrete examples of sovereign capability building. A successful pitch might detail how Adelaide’s AI-driven shipyard robotics reduce reliance on foreign contractors. His March 2025 critique of naval procurement delays shows appetite for solutions-focused reporting.

2. Religious Soft Power in Diplomacy

With 14 articles since 2023 on Vatican-China negotiations, he seeks stories where faith communities impact policy. Example: How Filipino Catholic groups mediated South China Sea fishing rights could align with his interest in nontraditional diplomacy.

3. Indo-Pacific Technology Alliances

His April 2025 analysis of U.S.-India AI partnerships missed semiconductor supply chains—a gap for pitches. Data showing how Australian rare earths enable Japanese chip manufacturing would resonate.

Awards and Recognition

  • 2021 Walkley Award for International Reporting: Honored for exposing Chinese police stations in Sydney, leading to ASIO investigations. The Walkley Foundation noted his "relentless verification ethic in an era of disinformation."
  • 2019 AO (Officer of the Order of Australia): Recognized for services to journalism and Australia-Asia relations. Prime Minister Morrison cited his "unique ability to make complex alliances relatable to citizens."

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