[Asia_news] ASIA-PACIFIC COLLEGE OF DIPLOMACY - DIPLOMATIC UPDATE - 13 & 14 NOVEMBER 2006

[andrea haese]

International Conference - Diplomatic Update
13th - 14th November

National Museum of Australia, Canberra

The need for diplomatic solutions to contemporary problems in world 
politics is a matter of urgency.  It is widely recognised that the 
Asia-Pacific is a region which has many long-standing and evolving 
issues that demand immediate and innovative diplomatic responses. 
But are regional foreign ministries adapting to these demands, is 
regional diplomatic persuasion effective or for that matter 
distinctive, and are there actors and networks that can play a 
greater role in diplomacy?

The aim of the conference is to examine the above questions with a 
view to improving the region's diplomatic resources and responses. 
Scholars and diplomats from Australia and regional countries will 
present their views about the challenges and possible directions for 
diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific, often comparing regional diplomatic 
practices with those in other parts of the world.

Further details can be obtained by visiting our http://apcd.anu.edu.au/.

Kind regards
Andrea
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Mrs Andrea Haese
Executive Officer
Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy
The Australian National University
Coombs Extension Building 8
CANBERRA  ACT  0200
AUSTRALIA
Tel:   +61 2 6125 7983
Fax:  +61 2 6125 7985
Mob:  0405 716 415
Email:  andrea.haese at anu.edu.au
Web:  http://apcd.anu.edu.au