The October Lookout: Resilience in a Time of Change
Kia ora koutou,
Welcome to The Lookout. This month we explore how nations and communities are building resilience in a time of rapid change, from shared security challenges across the Tasman, to migration debates that shape public understanding and reflect the experiences of the people at their centre.
At a glance:
Global Affairs: Complex Security Challenges Require Collective Response
Critical Conversations: Migration, Democracy and the Politics of Fear
Connected Communities: A Human-Centred Approach to Migration
Upcoming Events: Socrates Seminar - Will We Ever Trust the News Again?
In Global Affairs, we revisit the recent Aspen-Otago National Security Forum 2025, where leaders examined how innovation and collaboration can strengthen resilience to today's complex security challenges. Critical Conversations turns to migration and democracy with Professor Alan Gamlen’s timely perspective on how nations can balance openness with stability amidst rising populism. And in Connected Communities Aspen NZ scholarship recipient Archie Ritchie reflects on his experience at the Global Changemakers Workshop in Bogotá, highlighting the human stories behind migration debates.
In December, we’ll host our second Socrates Seminar, Will We Ever Trust the News Again? where participants will step back from their every-day to examine what the future of trust demands from leaders. Limited places remaining.
We hope you enjoy this edition.