For the past five decades, Canberra has pursued its engagement with Taiwan within the calibrated ambiguity provided by its One-China Policy. Its approach has been defined by pragmatism, consistency, and caution, guided by the strategic imperative to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. Yet, in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region, marked by an assertive Beijing and unpredictable Washington, such an approach warrants careful reassessment. As a new status quo emerges, Australia must test whether long-standing policy assumptions and engagement strategies towards Taiwan still serve its national interest and its commitment to uphold regional stability.
This event will mark the launch of a United States Studies Centre major report on the Australia-Taiwan relationship, examining its scope, limits, and opportunities across the economic, diplomatic and defence domains.
Panellists:
- Rachel Noble PSM, former Director General, Australian Signals Directorate
- Professor Nick Bisley, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University
- Professor Caitlin Byrne, Pro Vice Chancellor (Business), Griffith University
- Professor Peter Dean, Senior Adviser for Defence Strategy, United States Studies Centre and Professor of Strategic Studies, Australian National University
Moderated by Professor Bec Strating, Director of the La Trobe Centre for Global Security and Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University.
Program
5.00-5.30pm: Registration
5.30-7.00pm: Panel discussion
7.00-8.00pm: Networking reception
