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In-conversation with Michael Wesley
AP4D's options paper on using all tools of statecraft has been well-received following its launch on 21 February. More than 220 policymakers and officials have been briefed so far across 17 briefings, with media coverage in The Guardian, The Mandarin, ABC News TV, ABC News Radio and more.
As an example of integrated statecraft working in practice, the paper cites the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI), which is also the topic of AP4D Co-chair Michael Wesley's new book.
Join us on Tuesday 4 April, 12:30-1:30pm (Canberra time) for an in-conversation event with Professor Wesley to discuss RAMSI and its lessons for using all tools of statecraft in practice.
Our people
The AP4D Advisory Group is co-chaired by Marc Purcell and Michael Wesley.
Recent commentary by Advisory Group members include:
Allan Gyngell on the war in Ukraine and AUKUS.
Bridi Rice on Australia's development strategy.
Joanne Wallis on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief coordination in the Pacific.
Susannah Patton on US and Chinese power and ASEAN and AUKUS.
Michael Wesley on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands and Australia's role.
Joanne Wallis and Bridi Rice on unpacking influence in the Pacific.
Richard Maude on India-Australia relations, AUKUS and Australia's nuclear submarine ambitions.
Caitlin Byrne on Australians' views of the US alliance.
Hayley Channer on the economics of AUKUS and its impact on Australia-China relations.
William Stoltz on Australia's population and demography.
Our Program
On 16 March AP4D hosted a dialogue 'Maritime Safety in the Pacific', which was the first step in a process to produce a collaborative options paper. Many thanks to all who shared their views and insights on the opportunities for Australia to partner with the Pacific on maritime safety.
If you or your organisation has relevant expertise or practical experience and would like to be involved in the working group, please get in touch at hwrathall@asiapacific4d.com.
In the news
AP4D has been featured in:
ABC News Breakfast
SBS News
AP4D staff have spoken at:
- Australian War College
- DFAT Diplomatic Academy
- University of the Third Age
AP4D staff have participated in:
