Training for Vietnam’s future leaders

Business and government
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2020 marks an important year for Vietnam’s diplomatic leadership. As of January the vibrant nation once labelled as the ‘reluctant middle power of Asia’ assumed its role as chair of ASEAN, while also taking up a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council table. These dual leadership roles matter, underscoring Vietnam’s evolving position, prestige […]

Young professionals shaping the future of the Australia-US alliance

Griffith Asia Institute
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Perth USAsia Centre (University of Western Australia) partnered with Griffith Asia Institute to deliver a 3 day program for a group of young Queensland professionals on the future of the Australia-US alliance in the Indo-Pacific century. The Australia-US Alliance Young Leaders Dialogue (5-7 June 2019) is the initiative of Professor Peter Dean (Senior Fellow Perth US Asia Centre […]

Australian sports diplomacy strategy launched with a strong message of partnership

Griffith Asia Institute
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Last week Senators Marise Payne (Minister for Foreign Affairs), Senator Bridget McKenzie (Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government & Decentralisation), and Senator Anne Ruston (Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) launched Sports Diplomacy 2030, outlining the soft power value of sport. In 2015 Australia became a world-first in bringing sport and diplomacy […]