Anthony Milner (historian)

Anthony Crothers Milner[1] is an Australian historian of Southeast Asia, focused primarily on the history of ideas, and a commentator on Australia-Asia relationships.

Milner has been concerned with the historical and cultural processes that shape the Asian region, and which also influence Australia's opportunities and security.

[2][3] Milner has been a strong advocate of Track II diplomacy – arguing that the globalising and democratising of international relations demands an enhanced role for non-government interaction.

He has also played a leading role in the development of the Asialink Conversations, and in the establishment of an Australia-New Zealand dialogue with the influential network ASEAN-ISIS.

Milner has lamented the neglect of Asia education and the general 'narrowing of cultural horizons on the part of the Australian community'.