The September Lookout: Who’s shaping our region - and our future world order?
Kia ora koutou,
Welcome to The Lookout. This month we examine China’s growing influence in South-East Asia, reflect on the future of the global order, and pay homage to the leadership of one of our founding Trustees and Chair.
At a glance:
Global Affairs: China's Growing Influence in South East Asia
Critical Conversations: Assessing the New World Order
Connected Communities: Honouring Sir Donald McKinnon
Upcoming Events: Aspen-Otago National Security Forum
In Global Affairs, Stephen Dziedzic reports on how shifting trade and diplomatic ties are reshaping power dynamics across South-East Asia, with implications for regional cohesion. Critical Conversations explores a shifting and unstable global landscape, considering the implications for national security and the future of the world order. And in Connected Communities, we recognise our Co-Patron, Sir Donald McKinnon as he steps down as Trustee and Director, acknowledging his pivotal contribution in shaping Aspen NZ.
Next week, we’re set to host the Aspen-Otago National Security Forum, an extremely timely gathering of leaders from Australia and New Zealand to confront the national security challenges defining our region.
We hope you enjoy this edition.