Reimagining Australia's international relations.
A platform for collaboration between the development, diplomacy and defence communities.
Studies in Statecraft
Last December AP4D launched a new Studies in Statecraft series to showcase work that aligns with our mission of encouraging better statecraft to maximise Australia’s influence in a difficult, dangerous and complex world.
We're delighted to be launching the next two papers in that series on Tuesday 8 July, 12:00-1:30pm (Canberra time). Elizabeth Thurbon's and Oliver Yates' paper makes the case for a Clean Commodities Trading Initiative as an example of green energy statecraft in action, while James Bowen's report outlines how Australia can better align different concepts of security under a ‘green security’ umbrella. Click here to register for the webinar.
If you have a paper you think would suit this series, please get in touch at secretariat@asiapacific4d.com.
Our people
The AP4D Advisory Group is co-chaired by Michael Wesley and Matthew Maury.
Recent commentary by Advisory Group members includes:
Jennifer Parker on the importance of freedom of navigation, reinvigorating the Australia-Korea naval partnership, Australian defence spending, the Iran-Israel conflict and the United States' review of AUKUS.
Susannah Patton on the Shangri-La Dialogue and the Trump administration’s commitment to Asia.
Huong Le Thu on how US-China competition is reshaping Asian security architecture and the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon.
Matthew Maury on the importance of local development partners.
Richard Moore on Australia's trade and development strategy in Southeast Asia.
Hayley Channer on critical minerals.
Our program
A new volume has been released honouring the late Professor Brendan Sargeant, who tragically passed away in 2022. Brendan was a key figure in establishing AP4D, with his advocacy for a more strategically imaginative approach to Australian foreign policy a continuing influence on AP4D's work. As a member of the Advisory Group, Brendan’s wealth of experience, his intellectual passion and the generosity with which he gave his time and imparted his knowledge were inestimable. The volume includes a chapter by AP4D's Tom Barber and Melissa Conley Tyler underlining the salience of his concept of strategic imagination. AP4D is proud to be part of his legacy.
In the news
