Dynamic and Determined: Catching the vibe of Viet Nam through Track II engagement
Struck by the energy and dynamism she encountered in Vietnam, Professor Beth Greener looks at the nation's place in the region, some of the big issues it faces and the role of Track II diplomacy.
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Geopolitics, climate change and the Pacific hot topics at AIIB roundtable
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono recently hosted a delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), led by its president, Jin Liqun, for a roundtable.
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Opinion: The case for ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand cyber-security cooperation
New Zealand should look to promote multilateral initiatives with countries in Asia to tackle cyber-security threats, writes cyber-security expert Takuma Ohashi.
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Opinion: Global issues require global responses
In this article, Brainbox Institute director Tom Barraclough reflects on his key takeaways from attending the ASEAN Australia New Zealand (AANZ) Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur.
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Opinion: Great power competition requires fine balancing act
NZ could do worse than look to the regionalism of ASEAN to navigate the great power rivalry that is increasingly dominating discourse on the Indo-Pacific, writes Track II participant Jack Smylie.
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Japan’s response to China’s Pacific influence dominates roundtable discussions
Japan's evolving relationships with S.Korea and India were among the talking points at a roundtable the Foundation held this month examining Japan's foreign policy under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
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India and Sri Lanka visit highlights opportunities for NZ
While both have much to offer, India and Sri Lanka present New Zealand with very different opportunities for engagement, writes international lawyer and policy consultant Dr Tracey Epps.
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Opinion: With world economy at crossroads, NZ should look to Asia
With the world at a crossroads, small countries reliant on the rules-based order such as New Zealand and Singapore would be remiss not to seek opportunities to cooperate, says trade expert Andrew Tan.
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Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index reveals two superpowers of influence
The Foundation's James To takes a deep dive into the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index and examines what countries are dominating the Indo-Pacific and who the up-and-comers are.
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Down but not out - does Sri Lanka have what it takes to get back on its feet?
Recently in Sri Lanka to establish Track II connections, the Foundation's Suzannah Jessep reflects on the country's recent economic turmoil and finds inspiration in its next generation of leaders.
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Q&A: Young leaders discuss the future of NZ-China relations
We chat to two young leaders about their takeaways from the recent 8+8 Shanghai-New Zealand Young Leaders Dialogue, hosted by the Foundation and the New Zealand Consulate General in Shanghai.
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Opinion: Despite differences, NZ and India have much to gain through working together
Following this month's visit by Indian Minister of External Affairs Subramanyam Jaishankar, the Foundation's director research and engagement looks at the increasing importance of India to NZ