Statecraftiness - Investigating Influence in the Pacific

World of Wordcraft

Feb 20, 2024

Professor Joanne Wallis discusses the evolution of 'statecraft' in Australian government documents, focusing on Defense Strategic Review and International Development Policy. Guests explore language influence, strategic equilibrium in the Indo-Pacific, challenges in policy development, and navigating diplomatic relations in the Pacific.

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Joanne Wallis

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Choice of words in statecraft documents reflects government intentions and influences actions.

Limited accessibility to statecraft documents hinders transparency and informed decision-making in diplomatic matters.

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The Power of Words in Statecraft

Words play a significant role in statecraft, influencing decisions and conveying messages. The podcast discusses the impact of language in diplomatic communications, policies, and international negotiations. It emphasizes how the choice and use of words reflect the intentions and influence of governments. Statecraft documents, like the Defence Strategic Review and International Development Policy, highlight the government's strategic direction and priorities, indicating a shift towards coordinated approaches in diplomacy, development, and security.

Introduction

3min

Statecraft in Government Documents

24min

Observing the Diversity of Vessels in Suva Harbor and Diplomatic Visits

2min

Challenges in Policy Development and Unspoken Diplomacy in the Pacific

2min

Navigating Diplomatic Attention in the Pacific

4min

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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Statecraftiness - Investigating Influence in the Pacific

World of Wordcraft

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Power of Words in Statecraft

Challenges of Document Access and Classification

Pacific Island Perspectives on Statecraft Documents

Statecraft Evolution and Regional Dynamics

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts