This report finds that the concept of “soft power” is an overrated explanation for Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands. The buzzword often disguises more than it reveals about Chinese influence in Australia’s nearest region.

This paper reviews the use of digital tools by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and sets out a number of recommendations to enable the department to improve its use of digital diplomacy.

This strategy document envisages closer collaboration between the Australian sports codes, industry and government, to leverage the nation’s sporting excellence in ways that advance our national interests and enhance Australia’s influence and reputation.

The 2019 regional security outlook highlights regional security concerns and promotes informed policy-relevant outputs to advance regional security cooperation at official levels. This edition also include the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) outlook for the next 25 years.

This discussion paper examines the relationship between Australia and New Zealand and what this means for cooperation in the Pacific Islands region.