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Australia, India and the ‘Soft Power’ of Business: In Conversation with Rajiv Dube

Laura Hooper — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:52:11 +0000

CEO Lisa Singh is joined by Rajiv Dube, Independent Director at Tata International Ltd and Australia India Institute board member, to unpack India’s economic rise and the impact of soft power diplomacy in enhancing the Australia-India relationship in this latest episode of Chat's Over Chai.

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Women Shaping Foreign Policy: Life in a Think Tank

Michaela Jansens — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:51:24 +0000

The Australia India Institute in partnership with Girls Run The World will host a roundtable on ‘Women Shaping Foreign Policy: Life in a Think Tank’ to expose emerging women leaders in international relations to the role of think tanks in influencing policy developments across the Indo-Pacific.

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Report Launch: The Strategic Context for an Australia-India-Republic of Korea Trilateral

Laura Hooper — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:16:37 +0000

The Australia India Institute, Sejong Institute and University of Melbourne will cohost a roundtable in Seoul on October 22 to launch the Strategic Imperative for an Australia-India-Republic of Korea Trilateral report, supported by the Korea Foundation.

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Australia-India Defence Industry Roundtable – Perth

Michaela Jansens — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:24:01 +0000

The Australia–India Defence Industry Roundtable will bring together Australian and Indian defence policy experts, government representatives and industry stakeholders to examine practical pathways for strengthening bilateral defence-industrial cooperation.

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Utthan Pathways Accelerator

Briena Barrett — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:47:03 +0000

A virtual program of three online sessions connecting researchers and institutional leaders from Australian
regional universities and Indian institutions in Tier 2 and 3 cities.

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Khel Connect Symposium

Briena Barrett — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:50:17 +0000

This landmark event will help define the next decade of Australia-India sporting collaboration, bringing together leading voices from both countries to advance sports education and innovation.

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The Maldives Matters as Australia Turns to the Indian Ocean

Michaela Jansens — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:36:47 +0000

Australia is paying greater strategic attention to the Maldives as it broadens its engagement in the Northeast Indian Ocean. The Maldives’ location along critical maritime routes and growing capacity to monitor its waters make it a valuable partner in regional security. By supporting Maldivian maritime, security and climate resilience capabilities, Australia can strengthen regional stability while developing direct relationships with strategically located smaller states beyond its traditional partners in the Indian Ocean.

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Institute’s Monthly August 2026

Michaela Jansens — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:35:24 +0000

The Institute's August newsletter is out now! This month features India’s 80 years of Independence, subsea cable events and analysis, research pathways, podcasts and more.

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Explainer Series

Laura Hooper — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:49:08 +0000

The Australia India Institute’s 'Explainer Series' is designed to educate and engage audiences on matters shaping the bilateral relationship through short-form videos.

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80 years of India’s Independence: In Conversation with India’s High Commissioner to Australia, His Excellency Nagesh Singh

Laura Hooper — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:13:32 +0000

CEO Lisa Singh is joined by India’s new High Commissioner to Australia, His Excellency Nagesh Singh, on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day

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