The Foundation's director research and engagement Suzannah Jessep considers the role Track II diplomacy can play as NZ looks to reconnect with Asia following COVID-19 lockdown.
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Mekong Track II shows that small countries need to work together
The Foundation's director engagement and research Suzannah Jessep talks about attending her first Track II diplomacy dialogue.
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Opinion: NZ must defend ‘Rules-based trading system’
New Zealand and Vietnam, as champions of the rules-based trading system, have to be more active and united in their efforts to defend it at a time when its survival is increasingly called into questio
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Track II simulation puts the spotlight on Asia
Academics, post graduate students and government officials attended the Spotlight on Asia track II simulation, which was held on the margins of the 52nd Otago Foreign Policy School.
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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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Otago Foreign Policy School opportunity
As part of our NextGen Programme, the Foundation offers four travel grants to help with flights, accommodation and registration for emerging scholars to attend the Otago Foreign Policy School.
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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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Track II shows NZ's perception of itself not always shared by others
In December last year, Leadership Network member Wei-Wei Ng joined the Foundation’s Track II delegation that met with think tanks in Taiwan to discuss issues of mutual interest, including each country
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'NextGen' delegates add fresh perspective to KL Track II
Leadership Network member Sarah Novak says her Track II experience in KL gave her invaluable insights into international diplomacy and expanded her knowledge of the big issues facing the region.
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Track II delegation discuss Myanmar's historic year
Leadership Network member Richard Evans was part of the Foundation's Track II delegation that visited Myanmar in May. Read about his experience.
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Best Paper Prize – China and Taiwan's divergent paths
How did Taiwan move from an authoritarian state to one of Asia's most democratic, why is China unlikely to follow suit and why does it matter to New Zealand?
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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.