Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue - Pacific Symposium

Geopolitics have brought the Pacific to the forefront of Australia’s foreign policy debate. However, viewing the region solely through the lens of geopolitical competition is detrimental to Australia’s engagement with the Pacific and the mutual interests of both.
Peace and stability in Pacific island countries goes to the heart of Australia’s security, prosperity and national interest. But strong relationships are not made up only of defence and security ties; they are the product of long-term, consistent and multi-faceted engagement.
AP4D's Pacific Symposium launched a Synthesis Report and four Options Papers that outline a vision for how Australia can put an integrated approach to foreign policy into practice in the region.
You can read, share and download the publications at www.asiapacific4d.com/sharedfuture.