Description
The relationship between Australia and Japan has never been closer, with both countries deepening cooperation on trade, diplomacy, security, and defence in recent years. Much of this is driven by the multi-faceted challenge that China poses to the foundations of their security, but also to their traditional political and economic partnerships with countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. As China extends its influence across the region, through the BRI and other forms of development assistance, a troubling by-product has been the steady erosion of democratic norms and practices in many of the region’s democracies linked to the phenomenon of ‘elite capture’. Despite being significant providers of development aid, both have found their political influence in the region has waned considerably. How can Japan and Australia respond?o Should Australia and Japan work more closely together through their aid programs to arrest the decline in democratic practices in the region?
o How can they tailor their approach to suit the needs, priorities and democratic systems in the region – whilst being respectful of cultural differences?
o Can they counter the phenomenon of ‘elite capture’?
To answer these questions, please join us for a public panel co-hosted by the Japan Foundation and the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, Macquarie University featuring:
| Period | 28 Aug 2024 |
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| Event type | Conference |
| Degree of Recognition | Local |