Webinar: Kevin Rudd and Helen Clark discuss increasingly assertive China
Former prime ministers Kevin Rudd and the Helen Clark look at the ambitions of contemporary China under the leadership of Xi Jinping.
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Webinar: Myanmar in the spotlight
On 21 September, the Asia New Zealand Foundation hosted a dialogue with Kia Kaha Myanmar to look at how Myanmar can return to democratic rule and what NZ can do in support of this critical transition.
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Opinion: NZ should speak up for human rights
In this article Vinod Bal looks at Wellington’s response to Beijing’s treatment of the Uyghur people, and explains why a firmer stance might be required.
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Opinion: Leadership vacuum sees Japan take on new security role
In the absence of US leadership in Asia, Japan has stepped up to represent democracy in the region says the director of the Todat Peace Institute, Kevin Clements.
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Vaccine diplomacy- the next bargaining frontier?
Masters student Kate Hellings looks at what might be behind the decisions countries make when it comes to the purchase and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.
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Vietnam Track II a window into international diplomacy
In 2018, Leadership Network member Sarah Pereira was part of a Foundation-led Track II delegation to Vietnam. In this article, Sarah reflects on the experience and how it's impacted her career.
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Inclusivity and sustainability paramount in a post-Covid recovery
How to integrate sustainable and inclusive trade policy into a world where 'uncertainty is the new normal' was the focus of discussion at the Auckland Trade and Economic Policy School in December.
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The rise of the Indo-Pacific
Fulbright Scholar and Foundation Leadership Network member Abbas Nazari looks at the rise of the Indo-Pacific and the significance of the term and region for New Zealand, the US and India.
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Indonesia & NZ: Foreign Relations under Covid
On the back of the Foundation's recent Track II exchange with Indonesian thinktank CSIS, the University of Auckland's Natasha Hamilton-Hart takes a look at Indonesia-NZ relations in a time of pandemic
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Effective diplomacy in the COVID era
The Foundation’s director of research and engagement Suzannah Jessep looks at the COVID struggles countries in the Asia-Pacific region are facing and which countries NZ could work with.
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Importance of informal diplomacy never greater
Jackson Calder looks back on his experiences partaking in Track II dialogues over the past two years and how they have inspired him to further develop his interest in international relations.
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Track II – NextGen
Find out about getting involved in Track II diplomacy through out NextGen programme.