ISACA Canberra Chapter’s Post

💥 why the re-empowerment of Belgian foreign policy is necessary. Together with the financial revaluation of Belgian Defence, Foreign Affairs also deserves more political and budgetary means to make up leeway.

When it comes to developing people-to-people ties in the Indo-Pacific, how can the United States leverage exchange and Foreign Area Officers? Check out a full recording of our seminar "Forging Stronger Connections" here: https://bit.ly/3xVzcuM

In these days, a delegation of the UniTrento School of International Studies is participating to the 10th Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty. The topics in the agenda include interagency cooperation, diversion of arms and transparency and accountability in global arms transfers. These discussions prove crucial for advancing international security and upholding States’ committments under the Arms Trade Treaty.

To deliver security, prosperity and international influence for their countries, diplomatic institutions need to have a clear focus, highly functional structures, and efficient systems. How can governments drive improved institutional capacity to set clear goals and to deliver them? Jolyon Welsh, David Bishop and Calum Bardsley from Consulum’s Diplomatic Outcomes and Capacity Building practices outline a systematic approach for government leaders to assess the often opaque world of diplomatic institutions, and show how governments can take action to ensure these institutions achieve their most important international outcomes. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dmqNYpyy

🦉ME: Winston Peters denies the ‘independent foreign policy’ of NZ will be compromised if we join Pillar Two of AUKUS. That remains to be seen. We need a public debate and a final decision made by the Parliament not the Executive, a coalition government already riven by internal conflict with the 2 tails wagging the National dog. One of the tails is Peters himself both foreign minister and NZ First leader. Our ‘independent foreign policy’ is really a mantra we tell ourselves to self-soothe amidst escalating regional and global tensions. If regional conflict broke out in the SCS, if our trade routes were threatened, if Taiwan was attacked by the PRC, we would tend to align ourself with our trad. partners which share our liberal values and respect for the current rules-based order which the Russia/China alliance explicitly seeks to overturn. We may have only 5-6 years (or less) to diversify our trade dependence on China before Xi makes his move. We are still, sadly, at the mercy of China due to our trade reliance and have never fully tested how far we can go before it turns on us like it has done with both Australia and Canada. Joining Pillar Two we would find out. But we must regain our independent foreign policy and make it a reality.

Well said Reuben. Our security policy formulation is well served by this sort of well considered analysis. It should be supported by a discussion of what our strategic circumstances mean for the actual shape of our defence force, because decisions about investment in naval capability in particular must be made in the very near future, at a time when our country faces major challenges in funding health, education and infrastructure. Debate about defence must be informed by a clear understanding of the ways in which we must contribute to the collective multinational effect to defend the rules based order on which we depend for our existence. Beyond that, it must also be informed by an understanding of the ways in which that capability can be delivered. I have some sympathy with people who ask “what are the frigates for?”. It’s not enough to say that 99% of our trade by volume goes by sea, so therefore we need frigates. Why frigates? What do they actually do?

Watch now for an in-depth analysis on why this dispute matters beyond borders and what it means for the future of Asia’s geopolitics! Link : https://lnkd.in/dDQM2qvc

📢🌎 #USPresidentialElection: The EIU unveils the #TrumpRiskIndex, revealing the countries most vulnerable to policy changes in a potential Trump administration. Mexico leads as the most exposed country, scoring 71.4 due to high trade and immigration exposure. Other Latin American nations and NATO allies like Germany and Japan also feature within the top ten most exposed countries, as they have deep trade, security, and cultural links with the US. #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics

Enhancing Indo-Pacific Cooperation: Insights from the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Joint Statement The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is a strategic forum involving the US, India, Japan, and Australia, to promote regional security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The joint statement released after the meeting underscores the members' commitment to upholding international law, ensuring maritime freedom, and addressing regional challenges, particularly China's growing influence. It highlights the significance of strengthening diplomatic, economic, and security ties among the Quad nations. However, the forum’s effectiveness is limited by its lack of formal military alignment and non-binding agreements. Despite these limitations, the Quad plays a crucial role in fostering peace, stability, and cooperation in the region, with ongoing engagement needed to address evolving geopolitical challenges. Source- https://lnkd.in/gNsTV7vK LPU School of Law Dr. Minarul

Global security dynamics are in focus as the US navigates complex foreign policies in the Middle East and supports Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts. These challenges highlight the intricacies of international relations and the need for careful diplomatic handling. #GlobalPolitics #USForeignPolicy #SecurityDynamics