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Anwar's States of the Nation: Six Elections, One Future? Thu, 17 Aug 2023 \| 03:00 PM (GMT) Coordinated Universal Time Anwar's States of the Nation: Six Elections, One Future? Elections in six Malaysian states on 12 August are being billed as a referendum on Anwar Ibrahim's leadership less than a year after he led a federal unity government to power. But the elections represent more than just a test for Anwar. They will be a critical pointer of the strength of Islamist and Malay nationalist parties and will provide a signpost of whether multi-ethnic and religious Malaysia can pursue the politics of plurality and inclusion. Asialink has assembled a panel of leading scholars to assess the election outcomes, the trends in political and social order they will reveal, and their impact on Anwar's prime ministership. Format: Webinar Venue: Online

The Future of Pragmatism in Cambodia: Election Analysis Tue, 01 Aug 2023 \| 04:00 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney The *Asialink Webinar Series* will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding Australia's engagement in the Indo-Pacific and address key issues in the region as they occur. In recognition of the Cambodia elections happening on July 23^rd Asialink will host a webinar to discuss the election results as well as the government’s goals in regards to economic policy and regional engagement. The webinar could discuss topics such as - What do the election results tell us about the state of politics in Cambodia today and possible future trends? - What will these elections mean for Australia-Cambodia relations? - How has economic pragmatism shaped Cambodia's foreign engagement? - How do we rationalise and what we expect for Cambodia's economic policies? Format: Webinar Venue: Online

Asia Business Briefing: Driving Trade and Investment with Southeast Asia Wed, 05 Jul 2023 \| 08:15 AM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join us for breakfast and to attend our Asia Business Briefing: Driving Trade and Investment with Southeast Asia. Format: Open Event Venue: InterContinental Sydney

Australia-Indonesia Relations in the Twilight of the Jokowi Years Tue, 04 Jul 2023 \| 05:00 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney President Joko Widodo is preparing to make what is likely to be his farewell visit to Australia before national elections in Indonesia and the end of his second and final term in office next year. On Jokowi's watch, great strides have been made in the often-troubled Australia-Indonesia relationship. After a crisis over the execution of two of the Bali Nine drug traffickers in 2015, and some minor hiccups along the way, the two countries have significantly strengthened bilateral institutions. In 2018, they signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement, followed a year later by a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The Jokowi years might be seen as a golden era in Jakarta-Canberra relations. But big challenges remain. Distinct national characters, cultures, and histories pose barriers to deeper understanding. Australia has witnessed declining interest in bridging those differences through Indonesia studies, including language. The two commodity-rich economies often look more like competitors than natural partners, even as Indonesia modernises. And divergent approaches to managing the rise of China complicate strategic coordination. Format: Webinar Venue: Online

The Changing Media Landscape in Asia Thu, 22 Jun 2023 \| 05:00 PM (GMT) Coordinated Universal Time The *Asialink Webinar Series* will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding Australia's engagement in the Indo-Pacific and address key issues in the region as they occur. The media landscape is experiencing rapid change due to a revolution in information technology and mass disruption to traditional media business models. The growth of AI, competition from social media, and changing audience preferences promise to have a profound impact on how we obtain news, what news we see, and the integrity of news. In this new environment, separating fact from fake poses an increasing challenge for media professionals and audiences alike. How will the growth of AI impact traditional journalism practices in Asia? What can media organizations do to mitigate the growth of ‘deepfake’ technology and technology-enabled misinformation? Should the region start now to regulate the impact of AI? And what are the big trends affecting media business development and freedom in Asia? Format: Webinar Venue: Online

Restoring Democracy in Thailand: Election Analysis Tue, 06 Jun 2023 \| 04:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney The *Asialink Webinar Series* will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding Australia's engagement in the Indo-Pacific and address key issues in the region as they occur. Format: Webinar Venue: Online

Quad: Perceptions from the Region Tue, 30 May 2023 \| 03:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney The *Asialink Webinar Series* will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding Australia's engagement in the Indo-Pacific and address key issues in the region as they occur. In this era of heightened regional competition, multilateral cooperation is more important than ever. The QUAD, a strategic security dialogue comprised of Australia, The United States, Japan and India, is committed to supporting a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. What can we expect from the upcoming QUAD Leaders' Summit? Can the QUAD exert influence in the Indo-Pacific? How does the QUAD complement or challenge other regional alignments? The webinar QUAD: Perspective from the Region, will discuss topics such as: How the QUAD can strengthen ties with ASEAN and encourage cooperation, particularly as it is seen as a challenge to ASEAN centrality; the changing face of security in the region and increasing AI technologies; and the QUAD beyond security such as climate mitigation and regional trade. Format: Webinar Venue:

AEF Webinar: Real Resources for a Sustainable Future Thu, 25 May 2023 \| 03:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Incorporating Agriculture and Climate Technologies Case Studies into Your Curriculum for Sustainable Food Security in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Join our upcoming webinar to learn about some amazing resources and real-life case studies of agriculture, research, good security, technologies, and climate technologies for sustainable food security across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Regardless of your discipline, this webinar is designed to offer valuable insights on how to incorporate these contemporary resources into your teaching – and showcase students’ work on the international stage at the World Food Forum in Rome. Our guest speakers are experts in the field and will share their experiences and expertise with you. This webinar is a joint initiative between the Asia Education Foundation and The Crawford Fund. Format: Webinar Venue: Online

Asialink Leaders Networking Evening - SYDNEY Thu, 18 May 2023 \| 05:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney You are cordially invited to join us for the 2023 Asialink Leaders and Alumni Networking Evening in Sydney. As Alumni of the flagship Asialink Leaders program, we know you value the opportunity to connect with similarly Asia-engaged peers. We are delighted to welcome you meet your Asialink Leaders + Alumni network over drinks and canapes in the wonderful premises of our partner Herbert Smith Freehills offices in Sydney. Format: Asialink Leaders Venue: Herbert Smith Freehills (Sydney)

Asialink Leaders Networking Evening - MELBOURNE Thu, 18 May 2023 \| 05:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney You are cordially invited to join us for the 2023 Asialink Leaders and Alumni Networking Evening in Melbourne. As Alumni of the flagship Asialink Leaders program, we know you value the opportunity to connect with similarly Asia-engaged peers. We are delighted to welcome you meet your Asialink Leaders + Alumni network over drinks and canapes in the wonderful premises of our partner Herbert Smith Freehills offices in Melbourne. Format: Asialink Leaders Venue: Herbert Smith Freehills (Melbourne)



Anwar's States of the Nation: Six Elections, One Future? Thu, 17 Aug 2023 \| 03:00 PM (GMT) Coordinated Universal Time Anwar's States of the Nation: Six Elections, One Future? Elections in six Malaysian states on 12 August are being billed as a referendum on Anwar Ibrahim's leadership less than a year after he led a federal unity government to power. But the elections represent more than just a test for Anwar. They will be a critical pointer of the strength of Islamist and Malay nationalist parties and will provide a signpost of whether multi-ethnic and religious Malaysia can pursue the politics of plurality and inclusion. Asialink has assembled a panel of leading scholars to assess the election outcomes, the trends in political and social order they will reveal, and their impact on Anwar's prime ministership. Format: Webinar Venue: Online

The Future of Pragmatism in Cambodia: Election Analysis Tue, 01 Aug 2023 \| 04:00 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney The *Asialink Webinar Series* will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding Australia's engagement in the Indo-Pacific and address key issues in the region as they occur. In recognition of the Cambodia elections happening on July 23^rd Asialink will host a webinar to discuss the election results as well as the government’s goals in regards to economic policy and regional engagement. The webinar could discuss topics such as - What do the election results tell us about the state of politics in Cambodia today and possible future trends? - What will these elections mean for Australia-Cambodia relations? - How has economic pragmatism shaped Cambodia's foreign engagement? - How do we rationalise and what we expect for Cambodia's economic policies? Format: Webinar Venue: Online

Asia Business Briefing: Driving Trade and Investment with Southeast Asia Wed, 05 Jul 2023 \| 08:15 AM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join us for breakfast and to attend our Asia Business Briefing: Driving Trade and Investment with Southeast Asia. Format: Open Event Venue: InterContinental Sydney

Australia-Indonesia Relations in the Twilight of the Jokowi Years Tue, 04 Jul 2023 \| 05:00 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney President Joko Widodo is preparing to make what is likely to be his farewell visit to Australia before national elections in Indonesia and the end of his second and final term in office next year. On Jokowi's watch, great strides have been made in the often-troubled Australia-Indonesia relationship. After a crisis over the execution of two of the Bali Nine drug traffickers in 2015, and some minor hiccups along the way, the two countries have significantly strengthened bilateral institutions. In 2018, they signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement, followed a year later by a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The Jokowi years might be seen as a golden era in Jakarta-Canberra relations. But big challenges remain. Distinct national characters, cultures, and histories pose barriers to deeper understanding. Australia has witnessed declining interest in bridging those differences through Indonesia studies, including language. The two commodity-rich economies often look more like competitors than natural partners, even as Indonesia modernises. And divergent approaches to managing the rise of China complicate strategic coordination. Format: Webinar Venue: Online

The Changing Media Landscape in Asia Thu, 22 Jun 2023 \| 05:00 PM (GMT) Coordinated Universal Time The *Asialink Webinar Series* will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding Australia's engagement in the Indo-Pacific and address key issues in the region as they occur. The media landscape is experiencing rapid change due to a revolution in information technology and mass disruption to traditional media business models. The growth of AI, competition from social media, and changing audience preferences promise to have a profound impact on how we obtain news, what news we see, and the integrity of news. In this new environment, separating fact from fake poses an increasing challenge for media professionals and audiences alike. How will the growth of AI impact traditional journalism practices in Asia? What can media organizations do to mitigate the growth of ‘deepfake’ technology and technology-enabled misinformation? Should the region start now to regulate the impact of AI? And what are the big trends affecting media business development and freedom in Asia? Format: Webinar Venue: Online

Restoring Democracy in Thailand: Election Analysis Tue, 06 Jun 2023 \| 04:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney The *Asialink Webinar Series* will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding Australia's engagement in the Indo-Pacific and address key issues in the region as they occur. Format: Webinar Venue: Online

Quad: Perceptions from the Region Tue, 30 May 2023 \| 03:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney The *Asialink Webinar Series* will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities regarding Australia's engagement in the Indo-Pacific and address key issues in the region as they occur. In this era of heightened regional competition, multilateral cooperation is more important than ever. The QUAD, a strategic security dialogue comprised of Australia, The United States, Japan and India, is committed to supporting a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. What can we expect from the upcoming QUAD Leaders' Summit? Can the QUAD exert influence in the Indo-Pacific? How does the QUAD complement or challenge other regional alignments? The webinar QUAD: Perspective from the Region, will discuss topics such as: How the QUAD can strengthen ties with ASEAN and encourage cooperation, particularly as it is seen as a challenge to ASEAN centrality; the changing face of security in the region and increasing AI technologies; and the QUAD beyond security such as climate mitigation and regional trade. Format: Webinar Venue:

AEF Webinar: Real Resources for a Sustainable Future Thu, 25 May 2023 \| 03:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Incorporating Agriculture and Climate Technologies Case Studies into Your Curriculum for Sustainable Food Security in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Join our upcoming webinar to learn about some amazing resources and real-life case studies of agriculture, research, good security, technologies, and climate technologies for sustainable food security across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Regardless of your discipline, this webinar is designed to offer valuable insights on how to incorporate these contemporary resources into your teaching – and showcase students’ work on the international stage at the World Food Forum in Rome. Our guest speakers are experts in the field and will share their experiences and expertise with you. This webinar is a joint initiative between the Asia Education Foundation and The Crawford Fund. Format: Webinar Venue: Online

Asialink Leaders Networking Evening - SYDNEY Thu, 18 May 2023 \| 05:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney You are cordially invited to join us for the 2023 Asialink Leaders and Alumni Networking Evening in Sydney. As Alumni of the flagship Asialink Leaders program, we know you value the opportunity to connect with similarly Asia-engaged peers. We are delighted to welcome you meet your Asialink Leaders + Alumni network over drinks and canapes in the wonderful premises of our partner Herbert Smith Freehills offices in Sydney. Format: Asialink Leaders Venue: Herbert Smith Freehills (Sydney)

Asialink Leaders Networking Evening - MELBOURNE Thu, 18 May 2023 \| 05:30 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney You are cordially invited to join us for the 2023 Asialink Leaders and Alumni Networking Evening in Melbourne. As Alumni of the flagship Asialink Leaders program, we know you value the opportunity to connect with similarly Asia-engaged peers. We are delighted to welcome you meet your Asialink Leaders + Alumni network over drinks and canapes in the wonderful premises of our partner Herbert Smith Freehills offices in Melbourne. Format: Asialink Leaders Venue: Herbert Smith Freehills (Melbourne)