Yesterday AP4D hosted an online launch of Australia in World Affairs 2016-2020. Fascinating to hear about the changes during this period and their continuing relevance today. Superb discussion by @becstrating.bsky.social @deakinuniversity.bsky.social experts www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIvC...

Catching up with Australian War College colleagues at the Peacemakers Saloon. Gold. Thanks to @claireyorke.bsky.social

At launch of a report on Australia South Korea cooperation in critical technologies. Kudos @aspi-org.bsky.social for its focus on the strategic implications of emerging technologies www.aspistrategist.org.au/tech-coopera...

How can Australia’s turn to economic statecraft help the poor? I write: “Some may prefer that we didn’t need to make the national interest case for development. Myself I’m always on the watch for paradigms that bolster the argument for development spending” www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/12dece...

A full house at the AIIA ACT end of year party - on the always important issue of Indonesia’s politics and economy

👀 Given the conflicting scuttlebutt I've heard, I'm keen to see this one!

The most challenging session - from AP4D co-founder Richard Moore - looked at the end of the development era where we’ve seen unprecedented improvements in human welfare - with storm clouds ahead #AAC2024

We discussed #development in Australia’s foreign policy - including the impact of ‘statecraft’ advocacy, great power competition and public attitudes towards #aid

It feels like a good time to start sharing with the BlueSky community from the Australasian Aid Conference #AAC2024 - bringing together people who care about #international #development