At the end of our soft power journey, we examine two key Australian government documents - the Defense Strategic Review and the New International Development Policy.

How do the words we choose in government documents shape our understanding and influence our actions?

Professor Joanne Wallis sheds light on how the term 'statecraft' is used in these documents and how it has evolved over time. We also hear from lead authors and expert analysts, exploring their views on how these documents are perceived and their impact in the Pacific region.

This episode features:

- Joanne Wallis - Professor of International Security at University of Adelaide and Executive Producer of Statecraftiness

- Gordon Peake - Host

- Peter Dean - Director of Foreign Policy and Defence at United States Studies Centre

- William Waqavakatoga - Pacific Research Fellow at University of Adelaide

- Heather Murphy - Head of Analysis and Engagement at Development Intelligence Lab

- Henry Ivarature - Deputy Director of Strategic Engagement at Australia Pacific Security College

- Maureen Penjueli - Coordinator at Pacific Network on Globalisation

- Dame Meg Taylor - Former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum 

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