By Dr Anita Perkins Twenty seventeen has been an intense year for geopolitics in the Asia Pacific. The Asia Forum’s talks here in Wellington have given us a great diversity of perspectives through which to make sense of what is taking place. As we move to the end of ... Continue Reading >>

By Dr Anita Perkins As we enter the final quarter of 2017, the geopolitical news from the Asia-Pacific region keeps coming thick and fast. Here are a few key issues to watch over the coming weeks. Japan is facing a snap election, Washington and Pyongyang continue ... Continue Reading >>

By Dr Anita Perkins The previous Asia Forum article looked at shifting geopolitical geometry and the ways in which new international relationships are forming as the dominant global influence of the US changes. So, what is China’s role in these changing times? Has ... Continue Reading >>

By Anita PerkinsThis year has brought with it seismic change, shifting geopolitical tectonic plates. For the first time in decades, world powers consider significant new alliances without the US setting the agenda. For example, with regard to trade negotiations, ... Continue Reading >>

Asia Forum has been grateful that, since its inception 20 years ago, former Governors-General including the Right Honourable Dame Silvia Cartwright have been supportive of the Forum, and the Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand and Lt General the Right Honourable Sir ... Continue Reading >>