Reimagining Australia's international relations.
A platform for collaboration between the development, diplomacy and defence communities.
Our message
Australia's new Southeast Asia Economic Strategy and Intergenerational Report are the latest in a series of key policy documents outlining the importance of a whole-of-government, whole-of-nation approach to Australian foreign policy. Policymakers, senior officials and foreign affairs commentators are likewise increasingly articulating the need to respect, resource and coordinate all elements of statecraft in a more difficult and contested world.
AP4D's website now has an interactive timeline that tracks this trend by outlining key policy documents, speeches and developments alongside AP4D's activities. Click here to take a look.
Our people
AP4D acknowledges the contribution of Hugh Piper, who has been an integral part of the team over the past year. Hugh led the production of several key AP4D papers, including what it looks like to use all tools of statecraft in practice, to enhance Australia-France coordination in the Indo-Pacific, and to partner on infrastructure with Southeast Asia and the Pacific. AP4D congratulates Hugh on being accepted into the prestigious Masters of Public Policy at the University of Oxford.
Interested in working for AP4D? For more information and details on how to apply for a Program Lead position click here.
The AP4D Advisory Group is co-chaired by Marc Purcell and Michael Wesley.
Recent commentary by Advisory Group members include:
Bridi Rice on Australia's new international development policy.
Hayley Channer on the need for Defence to work more closely with the private sector.
William Stoltz on the historical context of Australia's current strategic challenges, the strategic tasks Australia needs to embark on and parliamentary vetting.
Michael Wesley on recent developments in foreign affairs.
Richard Maude on the East Asia Summit, Australia-China high-level diplomacy and in conversation with Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell.
Joanne Wallis on the ‘Blue Pacific’ strategic narrative and mapping statecraft in the Pacific.
Huong Le Thu on the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Our program
On Thursday 28 September, 1:00-2:00pm (AEST) AP4D will host an interactive dialogue to explore how Australia can use and coordinate its tools of statecraft to proactively shape the information space - taking advantage of the opportunities and addressing the risks. Click here to register via Zoom.
On 30 August AP4D launched the paper What does it look like for Australia to be a partner on Maritime Safety with the Pacific – the culmination of four months of consultations with almost 30 experts from Australia and the Pacific. The paper outlines how Australia can partner with the Pacific to build on existing programs and strengthen maritime safety in the region by leveraging the expertise and capacity of regional organisations and other partners. Click here to watch a recording of the launch including Greens Spokesperson for Defence Senator David Shoebridge.
On 8 September AP4D was pleased to be joined by Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Birmingham to launch the paper What does it look like for Australia to be a partner for infrastructure with the Pacific and Southeast Asia. The paper sets out the perspectives of Australia’s international policy communities on infrastructure, identifies key risks and opportunities, and outlines a set of high-level principles for partnering with the region. Watch a recording of the launch below.
In the news
AP4D has been featured in:
ABC News Radio
2CC Radio
The Diplomat (18 August & 4 September)
International Blue (30 August & 11 September)
AP4D staff have spoken at:
Australian War College's Defence and Strategic Studies Course on "defence diplomacy" and "international diplomacy and multilateralism".
DFAT Diplomatic Academy
