Events Calendar | Events for 14 September, 2017

14 Sep

Perspectives:Asia Lecture: Australian sports diplomacy in the Pacific

"Sport is a universal language and plays a unique role in shaping and showcasing Australia's identity, values and culture" (Australian Sports Diplomacy Strategy 2015-18).

Moderated by Professor Caitlin Byrne, Director, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University, this seminar explores how sport and sportspeople can play a role in enhancing diplomatic outcomes, expanding people-to-people connections and promoting cultural, trade, education and tourism opportunities.

14 Sep

Griffith Asia Institute Research Seminar: Japan and the new silk road: A Sino-Japanese battle of multilateral development banks?

The politics of international infrastructure and its financing have been receiving increased attention in the past years. Most recently, top Japanese politicians, including Prime Minister Abe, expressed interest in conditional cooperation with China's Belt and Road initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.