Theme:
Mosaic of Powers: Geopolitical Dynamics from Asia to the Middle East
February: Special Topic
Geopolitical Shifts: Iran's Impact on Middle Eastern Dynamics
February 27 | 8am NZT
Virtual
Facilitator: MGen Gert-Johannes Hagemann (Ret)
Speakers: Lt Col Shaul Bartal, Research Associate, Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
Ryan Bohl, senior Analyst, RANEOpening Remarks: Prof Dr Anita Abbott
February: 30 Minute Strategic Lens
The Taiwan Card and Diplomatic Calculations: Strategies Amid China Relations
February 27 | 8pm NZT
Virtual
Facilitator: Professor Stephen Nagy, National Chung Hsing University
Speaker: Professor Mumin Chen, International Christian University, Tokyo
March: Strategic Lens Discussion
Forging a New Path: Europe’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Amid Shifting US Priorities
By invitation only
March 19th
Facilitator: Dr Gabriel Honrada
Contributors:
- MGen Gert-Johannes Hagemann (Ret)
- LtGen Francesco Diella (Ret)
April: Geopolitics Today Discussion Series
Strategic Autonomy and Indo-Pacific Security: Adapting to Shifting Alliances
April 16 | 6 pm NZT Virtual (by invitation only)
Moderator: Brett Murphy
Contributors
MGen Karsten Stoye, Head of Civil-Military Cooperation and Military Advisor to the Director General EUROCONTROL
General Sir James Everard, Lead Senior Mentor, NATO Allied Command Operations
Prince Michael von Liechtenstein, Executive Chairman and Founder Geopolitical Intelligence Services
Mark Cameron, the Defense Spokesperson for the Act Party
May: Strategic Lens Discussion
Shaping Asia: How U.S. Views on Defense Impact the Region
May 13th | 8 AM NZT Virtual (by invitation only)
Lead Discussant: Adj Prof David Jonas
Contributors:
LtGen Leo Kosinski (Ret), APSI CoE
Col John Black (Ret)
May: ANNUAL CONGRESS
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Readiness for APSI Young Strategic
Professionals (APSI YsPro)
Facilitators: Maxwell Abbott and Yusak Indra
June: Geopolitics Today Discussion Series
Red Lines and Rivalries: Is South Asia Nearing a Breaking Point?
June 23rd | 4PM NZT Virtual (by invitation only)
Opening Remarks: Prof Dr Anita Abbott
Moderator: Brett Murphy
Dr Qamar Cheema, Director of Sanober Institute, Islamabad
Qasim Mustafa, Director (Arms Control and Disarmament Centre) of the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad
Air Vice Marshall Anil Golani (Retd), Director General, Center of Air Power Studies, New Delhi
Vice Admiral Girish Luthra (Retd), Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundationn, Mumbai
July: Geopolitics Today Discussion Series
Anchoring Berlin in the Indo-Pacific: What Role for Germany in Tomorrow's Asia?
July 1st | 6PM NZT
Virtual (by invitation only)
Opening Remarks: Prof Dr Anita Abbott
Moderator: Brett Murphy
Contributors:
- Lucas Meier, German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance
- MGen Gert-Johannes Hagemann (Ret), APSI Forum
July: Special Topic
Tensions at the Gateway: Germany, China, and the High Stakes in the Red Sea
By invitation only
July 15
8-9pm NZT
Speaker: CDR Uwe Von Parpart (Ret)
August: Strategic Lens Discussion
Flying into the Grey Zone: The Future of Air Power and Deterrence in Asia
9am NZT | 5th August
By invitation only
Contributors:
Col John Black (Ret), Distinguished Research Fellow, APSI CoE
Paul Szymanski, Space Strategies Center
General Mike Minihan (Ret), Maverick Advisor LLC
August: Strategic Lens Discussion
Forging the Pacific Shield: Trilateral Defense in a Shifting Ocean Order
August 14th
10 am NZT
Contributors:
-Scott Stalker
-Dr Satoru Nagao
August: Special Topic
Israel’s Military Strategy and the Future of Hamas
August 26, 5 pm NZT
Contributor:
Barry Shaw, Israel Institute for Strategic Studies
Annual Summit
The Mosaic of Powers: Competing Rivalries and Fragile Cooperation in Tomorrow’s Order
Pre-summit
November 17
5pm-7pm NZT
Venue: Dockside, Shed 3 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Deterrence Across Two Theaters: Lessons from Steadfast Noon and the Indo-Pacific Dilemma
Speaker: MGen Gert-Johannes Hagemann (Ret)
November 18
Venue: MERCURE Hotel Abel Tasman,
169 Willis St, Wellington, New Zealand
8.30 am: Arrival tea and coffee
8.45 am-9am: Welcome, National anthem, Karakia
9am-9.10am: Opening Remarks: Andrew Foster
9.10-9.30: Keynote: Anita Abbott, PhD
PART 1: Europe in the Indo-Pacific: Strategy, Security, and the China Challenge
9.30-11am:
SESSION 1 : NATO and the Indo-Pacific : Aligning Atlantic and Pacific security architecture
(Virtual)
Lead Discussant: LGen Francesco Diella (Ret)
Contributors:
- MGen Adrian Ciolponea
- Col. Arnel David
11am-11.10: break
11.10-12.30:
SESSION 2: Europe’s Indo Pacific Strategy: Can Europe project real influence ?
Lead Discussant: MGen Gert Johannes Hagemann (Ret)
12.30-1.30: lunch break
Keynote lunch: Hon Chris Penk
Aligning Industry and Strategy: The NZ Defence Industry Plan and the Role of Global Partners
PART 2: Taiwan’s Security Mosaic: Allies, Asymmetric Lessons, and Hybrid Warfare
1.30-2.45:
SESSION 3: Lessons from Ukraine (Virtual)
Lead Discussant: Dr Gabriel Honrada
Contributors:
- Rodger Baker
-Col Grant Newsham (Ret)
2.45-2.50: break
2.50-4pm:
SESSION 4: The US, Japan, and Europe’s evolving role in Taiwan’s security (Virtual)
Lead Discussant: Stephen Nagy, PhD
Contributors:
- LtGen Leo Kosinski (Ret)
- Col. John Black (Ret)
-Captain Yuki Bito, PhD
PART III: Economic diplomacy vs strategic presence
4pm-5.15pm:
SESSION 5: Economic diplomacy vs strategic presence: what works better?
Lead Discussant: Brett Murphy
Speakers:
Tenzin Doring, MP
Simon O'Connor
HE Idelta Rodrigues
5.15pm-5.30pm
Bridging Allies and Aspirations: Strategic Relevance in a Fragmented Indo-Pacific
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