Reimagining Australia's international relations.
A platform for collaboration between the development, diplomacy and defence communities.
New publications
Last month was a busy one for AP4D, with two new papers published as part of the Shaping a Shared Future program funded by the Australian Civil-Military Centre.
What does it look like for Australia to strengthen its Indian Ocean engagement was launched on 24 April, including remarks from Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Tim Watts. The paper sets out a vision of enhanced Australian engagement with the countries of the region across all tools of statecraft.
On 30 April Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology Brendan Dowling spoke at the symposium for a new paper, What does it look like for Australia to use all tools of statecraft in the information environment. The paper advocates for an information environment defined not just by threats and hazards, but by a positive vision of what Australia wants in relation to security, prosperity, sovereignty, rule of law, equality and freedoms.
You can watch recordings of all AP4D launches at our YouTube channel.
Our people
The AP4D Advisory Group is co-chaired by Marc Purcell and Michael Wesley.
Recent commentary by Advisory Group members include:
Marc Purcell on the war in Gaza and the Safer World For All campaign.
Bridi Rice on foreign policy and the public service.
Susannah Patton on Australia's approach to disputes in the South China Sea.
Julie Ballangarry on First Nations foreign policy in practice, First Nations gender justice and in conversation with First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed.
Richard Maude and Huong Le Thu on balancing development, diplomacy and deterrence in statecraft.
Hayley Channer on US trade protectionism and economic security.
Joanne Wallis on Australia's strategic personality.
Will Stoltz on revelations of Indian espionage in Australia.
Our program
AP4D is currently undertaking consultations looking at how Australia can assist regional partners to manage economic statecraft. To ensure this project is informed by regional perspectives and priorities, AP4D will convene regional voices roundtables with local experts. If you are from or based in the Pacific Islands or Southeast Asia and would like to share your views on this topic, please contact secretariat@asiapacific4d.com.
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