The economic transformation in the twenty-first century in the Asia-Pacific region is reshaping the global distribution of power, with profound implications for war and peace. What does this mean for Australia?  Just as the Prime Minister visits the Solomon Islands and advances his attempts to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific, three Chinese warships have asked to dock in Sydney Harbour in a dramatic display of Beijing’s naval power.

About RUSI NSW

The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW (the Institute) is an independent, apolitical, not for profit public education association that, since 1888, has been promoting debate on and understanding of defence and national security.

The Institute’s library – the Ursula Davidson Library, named after its librarian from 1942 to 2005 – has been assessed to be of ‘national significance’ and holds a unique collection of defence and security literature dating from the late 18th century to today.

RUSI Lunchtime Lectures are open to Members, their guests and members of the public. No booking required.

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