Reimagining Australia's international relations.
A platform for collaboration between the development, diplomacy and defence communities.
Studies in Statecraft
We're delighted to announce a new Studies in Statecraft series that provides a platform for those working in related areas to publish through AP4D. The first paper, Green Energy Statecraft for Comprehensive National Security, will be published in partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School's Reimagining the Economy project.
Join us for the online launch on Monday 2 December, 1:00-2:00pm (Canberra time) to hear about the challenges and opportunities that green energy statecraft presents for Australia. An expert panel will discuss how policymakers can expedite the green transition and advance a comprehensive security-enhancing agenda.
Featuring co-authors:
- Professor Elizabeth Thurbon, UNSW Sydney
- Dr Alexander M. Hynd, UNSW Sydney
- Professor Hao Tan, Nottingham University Business School China
- Professor Susan Park, University of Sydney
- Professor Andrew Walter, University of Melbourne
Our people
AP4D is grateful to outgoing ACFID CEO Marc Purcell for his generous support as inaugural Co-Chair. Marc's advice and guidance since inception has been invaluable in establishing AP4D as a credible voice in Australia's international affairs ecosystem. We welcome interim ACFID CEO Matthew Maury as Co-Chair alongside Michael Wesley.
Recent commentary by Advisory Group members includes:
Jennifer Parker on Australia's defence preparedness, ADF recruitment, the situation in the Middle East, Australia's submarines and the Army's littoral capabilities.
Susannah Patton on Thailand's diplomacy, the ASEAN Summit in Laos, Australia-Indonesia ties, the US election and what it means for Southeast Asia.
Fitriani on ASEAN and Myanmar, online gender-based violence, the US election result and Prabowo's approach to China.
Bridi Rice on geostrategic competition and fragility and Cambodian views on Australia's development program.
Michael Wesley on the rise of 'strongman' leaders.
Joanne Wallis on China's Pacific presence.
Hayley Channer on Kamala Harris' defeat.
Our program
AP4D was delighted to host an interactive session at the Australian Council for International Development National Conference last month on policy ideas for Australia to promote compliance with international humanitarian law and protection of civilians. Many thanks to RedR Australia's Dr Helen Durham, International Committee of the Red Cross' David Tuck, DFAT's Juliette Brassington and all participants for sharing their insights.
This session was the first step in a collaborative process to produce an AP4D options paper. If you'd like to be involved in consultations on international humanitarian law and protection of civilians please contact secretariat@asiapacific4d.com.
On Wednesday 11 December, 2:00-3:00pm (Canberra time) AP4D will launch online ‘Australia in World Affairs 2016-2020: A Return to Great-Power Rivalry’. Published every five years by the Australian Institute of International Affairs, the Australia in World Affairs series is the definitive account of Australian foreign policy since the 1950s. Spanning the first Trump presidency and bookended by the Brexit referendum and coronavirus pandemic, this thirteenth volume covers an era of profound disruption.
Join us to hear about the key developments from this period, the implications for Australia’s international engagement, and contemporary lessons they might offer. Featuring:
- Professor Bec Strating, Director of La Trobe Asia
- Associate Professor Danielle Chubb, Deakin University
- Associate Professor David Hundt, Deakin University
In the news
AP4D has been featured in:
- Foreign Policy
- Australian Foreign Affairs
- The Interpreter (15th & 16th October and 8th November)
- The Intel
- 360info
- Australian Outlook
- The Daily Telegraph
- Islands Business
- Science & Diplomacy
- Online Opinion
AP4D staff have spoken at:
