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 bet…

On the rusted fringes of the American Empire

This episode takes us on a journey through the geopolitics of the North Pacific, long a site of contestation between the major powers. We explore the geopolitically charged landscapes of the North Pacific and the impacts of the U.S. military presence on Islands such as Saipan, Guam, and Okinawa in…

The rising tides of climate diplomacy

In the latest episode, we discuss the pressing issue of climate change, exploring the critical role in statecraft and the unique challenges faced by the Pacific. How does the Pacific balance immediate infrastructure needs with the long-term threat of climate change in their diplomacy with major po…

Crafting new states in the Pacific

In this episode, we shift our focus from state influence to the intriguing process of independence movements in the Pacific.  We delve into the complexities of law and politics, particularly in Bougainville and West Papua, where experts and activists shed light on their independence efforts.  We …

World of Wordcraft

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…

Statecraft amidst the Pandemic

This episode walks through the nuanced responses of countries in the Pacific region and Timor-Leste, exploring the perspectives of key figures who wielded substantial influence in government and healthcare during the COVID-19 era. This narrative unfolds by examining the dynamics that shaped each n…

Foodcraftiness

The Pacific Food Island Revolution (PIFR) continues to be televised to record numbers of people in the Pacific Islands. But do Australia and New Zealand harvest the soft power benefits of the show? And to what extent has PIFR influenced healthier eating in the region? In this episode we explore the…

Sportcraftiness

Welcome back to a new season of Statecraftiness! While the podcast took a brief hiatus, the world of statecraft continues to evolve and like Santa, doesn’t sleep at this time of the year. In this episode we look at how states are using the popularity of sports in their statecraft. The second serie…

Defence storm clouds - Episode 8 - Season 1 Finale

In the final episode of Joanne Wallis's quest, Gordon Peake asks photojournalist Ben Bohane to examine defence training as a tool of statecraft and how it's responding to the new geo-strategic climate. Reporting during a major cyclone in Vanuatu, they discuss how climate change is the biggest secur…

G4I (Governance for Influence) - Episode 7

In episode seven we delve into the sector that has the biggest pieces of statecraft in budgetary terms - governance and public administration programs. These programs showcase the inner works of bureaucracy and have ubiquitous influence in the Pacific. Gordon Peake has been trying to explain to his…