We need to talk about Russia. And China. And so much more.

We live in chaotic times, filled with news of conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and rising tensions over China’s actions in the Indo-Pacific. Espousing the need for "multipolarity", Russia seeks to disrupt the established global order and re-assert its place as a 'Great Power'. In contrast, China seeks to displace US pre-eminence within that order.

 

Today, the geopolitical landscape is experiencing unprecedented shifts that demand fresh perspectives and deeper cultural understanding.

 

But despite this, Australia is facing a worrying decline in linguistic and cross-cultural literacy. Without an understanding of histories, cultures and languages, we run the risk of making poor choices about how Australia navigates these tectonic shifts.

 

This panel seeks to discover what steps we need to take as a nation to secure our future. Join us to explore the current global conflicts and their impact on the world order and the rule of international law that has underpinned Australia’s security, prosperity, and stability for the past seventy years.