Dr Ralph King
Dr Ralph King is a senior career officer with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He currently serves as First Assistant Secretary of the Middle East and Africa Division.
Dr King recently concluded his term as Australia’s Ambassador to Israel (2022– 2025). He has previously served as Australian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (with accreditation to Bahrain, Oman, and Yemen), Ambassador to Egypt (accredited to Syria, Sudan, and Eritrea), and Ambassador to Kuwait.
In Canberra, he has served as Assistant Secretary, Middle East Branch and Assistant Secretary, Consular Crisis Operations COVID-19 Branch.
Prior to joining DFAT, Dr King worked as a Middle East Analyst at the Office of National Assessments. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, and an MPhil and PhD in International Relations.