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About our Track II programme

The Foundation's Track II programme supports informal diplomacy with thinktanks in Asia on topical issues and challenges facing the region.

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Asia Symposium 2026

Symposium examines Asia in transition and the role of middle powers

Policymakers, academics and business leaders from across New Zealand and Asia gathered in Wellington recently for the Foundation’s Asia Symposium: Asia in Transition – The Middle Power Moment. Hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with The Asia Foundation, the symposium examined the geostrategic shifts reshaping our region and the growing role of small and middle powers. On this page, you can read a brief introduction to the symposium and watch the panel discussions and keynotes.

Ambassador Sonam Tobgay in conversation with Professor David Capie

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Exploring Bhutan

On his first visit to New Zealand, Bhutan’s Ambassador to Australia, Sonam Tobgay, helped to shine a light on the Himalayan nation's aspirations at an Asia After Five event, Exploring Bhutan, hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in Wellington recently.

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Reflection: NZ and South Korea must work together to deliver for the Pacific

In July, the Asan Institute of Policy Studies (Korea) and the Asia New Zealand Foundation held their 12th annual Track II dialogue in Christchurch. This year’s dialogue brought together experts on domestic and regional issues, ASEAN-South Korea–New Zealand relations, engagement with partners from Europe to the South Pacific, and economic security concerns. In this article, Professor of Political Science at the University of Canterbury Alex Tan shares his reflections from the discussions.

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What we offer

Our Track II programme provides opportunities for academics and thought leaders to take part in dialogues with Asian thinktanks. We also provide opportunities for postgraduate students and young professionals to kick start their future in foreign, trade and security policy through NextGen activity.

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Track II – NextGen

Find out about getting involved in Track II diplomacy through our NextGen programme.

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Otago Foreign Policy School opportunity

As part of our NextGen Programme, the Foundation offers four travel grants for emerging scholars to attend the annual Otago Foreign Policy School in Dunedin.

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