Franconesia and Au revoir

In the final episode, we journey into the French Pacific, uncovering the region's complex political and social landscape in a part of the region that few Australians pay much attention to.

We discuss the crucial role of language and media in understanding regional issues, and the relationships between Australia and France. We also address the devastating impact of historical nuclear tests on the community, featuring a first-hand account from a community member.

As we wrap up our statecraft journey, Professor Joanne Wallis and the team reflect on what surprised them, what they learned, and the mysteries that remain. They discuss the challenges of breaking old habits in policy-making and the importance of storytelling in understanding the human side of statecraft. 

This episode features:
- Joanne Wallis - Professor of International Security at University of Adelaide and Executive Producer of Statecraftiness
- Gordon Peake - Host
- Dame Meg Taylor - Former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum
- Nic Maclellan - Journalist and Researcher in the Pacific Islands
- Motai Brotherson - President of French Polynesia
- Hina Morgant-Cross - Parliamentarian in French Polynesia
- Mark Panayiotis Notaras - Executive Producer of Statecraftiness and General Manager at CulturalPulse

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