2024
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2024:
The Jonah Project
February - May:
Part 1: Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Discussion Series
June-November
Part 2: Tomorrow's Geopolitics: Shaping Force and Statecraft
Events organised by APSI Forum and Center of Excellence (COE)
March: Congress
Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
Type: Virtual
Date: March 25
7pm-9pm NZT
How do think tanks like APSI collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations in peace building initiatives?
What are the challenges faced by think tanks in their efforts to promote peace building and conflict resolution, and how do they overcome these challenges?
Moderator: Maxwell Abbott
Session 1: Media as Mediator: Shaping Peaceful Narratives
Speaker: Brett Murphy, BA
Session 2: Food Resilience for Peace Building Effort
Speaker: Dr Eddy Kristianto
Conclusion: Assessing the Influence of Concepts
Anita Abbott, PhD
May: Strategic Forum Discussion
Strategic Approaches: Balancing Support for Taiwan while Neutralizing China’s Influence
Type: Virtual
Date: May 12
6pm-7pm
Facilitator: MGen Gert-Johannes Hagemann (Ret)
Contributors:
Col. John Black (Ret)
Dr Satoru Nagao (Fellow (Non-Resident) at Hudson Institute)
June: Strategic Forum Discussion
Date: TBA
Venue: The Quadrant Hotel and Suites, Auckland (TBC)
Geopolitics of Cooperation
- What are the implications of geopolitical rivalries on regional cooperation initiatives, particularly in the areas like the Indo-Pacific or the Middle East?
- What are the geopolitical implications of emerging powers engaging in cooperative initiatives with traditional global actors?
July: Special topic
Eurasia's Next Chapter: Potential Coalition and Conflict
Date: TBA
Virtual
Facilitator: VAdm Paul Bennett (Ret) (TBC)
Eurasia's Next Chapter: Potential Coalition and Conflict
What are the key factors driving the formation of potential coalitions in Eurasia in the coming years?
How might shifting geopolitical dynamics impact the emergence of alliances and conflicts within Eurasia?
What role will energy resources play in shaping potential coalitions and conflicts in Eurasia's next chapter?
What are the potential scenarios for cooperation and competition among major powers within Eurasia, and how might these scenarios evolve in the coming years?
How might the strategic interests of Turkey, India, China, Russia, and Iran converge or diverge, leading to the formation of potential coalitions or exacerbating conflicts in Eurasia?
What role does each of the key players (Turkey, India, China, Russia, Iran) envision for themselves in shaping the future geopolitical landscape of Eurasia, and how might their aspirations influence potential coalition dynamics or conflict escalation?
August: International Parliamentary Assembly
Frontiers of Global Geopolitics: Investigating Strategic Significance Across Diverse Terrain
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington
Date: August 23
Programme (Draft):
8.30am - 8.45am
Welcome
8.45am-9.15am:
Opening Remarks
9.15am-9.45am
Session 1:
Tibet: Geopolitical Significance
9.45am-10.15am:
Session 2:
Greenland and Iceland: Strategic Significance of Arctic Territories
Type: Virtual
10.15am-10.45am:
Coffee break
10.45am-11.15am
Session 3:
Taiwan: Geopolitical Implications of Cross Strait Relations with Mainland China
11.15am-12.45pm
Session 4:
New Zealand: Building Partnerships for Regional Development
12.45pm-1.15pm
Networking lunch
1.15pm-1.45pm
Session 5:
Nepal and India: Geopolitical Challenges and Opportunities in the Himalayan Region
1.45am-2.15pm:
Session 6:
India and Pakistan: Geopolitical Challenges
2.15-2.45pm:
Closing:
Representative from Fiji
November:
Annual Summit
Tomorrow's Geopolitics: Navigating Global Dynamics
Venue: Lady Norwood, Sofitel Hotel, Wellington (TBC)
Date: 18th of November
Moderator: Brett Murphy
8.15am-8.30 am: Arrival tea and coffee
8.30am-8.45am: National Anthem and Karakia
8.45am-9am: Welcome
9am-9.30 am: Opening Remarks
9.30am-10am: Keynote Remarks
10am-10.45am
Session 1: Emerging Technologies and Future Warfare": Exploring the impact of advanced technologies on the future landscape of statecraft and military strategies
10.45am-11am: Coffee Break
11am-11.45am:
Session 2: Space as the Next Frontier in Geopolitics: Delving into the evolving role of space exploration and technologies, and potential conflicts in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the future
11.45am-12.30pm
Session 3: Humanitarian Interventions and State Sovereignty: Exploring the ethical and geopolitical considerations surrounding humanitarian interventions, and the evolving concept of state sovereignty in the face of global challenges
12.30pm-1.15pm:
Networking lunch
1.15pm-2pm:
Session 4: Regional Power Dynamics: Analyzing the shifting dynamics among regional powers and how they influence global geopolitics, with a focus on potential conflicts and collaborations
2pm-2.45pm:
Session 5: Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy: Discussing the influence of culture, media, and soft power in international relations, and how nations can leverage these elements for effective statecraft
2.45pm-3pm
Coffee Break
3pm-3.45pm:
Session 6: Naval Power and Statecraft: Analyzing the role of naval forces in shaping geopolitical strategies and how maritime capabilities contribute to a nation's influence on the global stage
3.45pm-4.30pm
Session 7:Nuclear Proliferation Challenges: Discussing the challenges associated with the spread of nuclear weapons and the implications for global security and diplomatic efforts
4.30pm-5pm: Declaration and Closing
November: Post Summit
Expert Study Group
Contact: info@apsisummit.com
December: End of Year Panel Discussion
Moderator: Brett Murphy
Asia's Next Chapter: Potential Coalition and Conflict Among Tomorrow's Rising Powers
Events organised by APSI Community Relations Division
April: 5th Anniversary
Organised by: Community Relations Division
15th of April
The Launch of The Jonah Method
In collaboration with Polintell
End of Year Function (TBC)
Orangutan Odysseys Tours
Theme: Green Harmony
Date : TBC
Facilitator: Maxwell Abbott
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