Bryce Wakefield

CEO of the Australian Institute of International Affairs @aiianational. My "serious" posts are on

[Bryce Wakefield @BryceWakefield]

One of the joys of this job is meeting so many different types of people!

📺 The latest episode of the AIIA Indo-Pacific Briefing captured what a lot of them had to say at the @AIIANational Conference. Check it out!👇

https://t.co/v6GgjJFFMZ

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@latikambourke This is true, but the defence and security agreement does not seem to have been conditional on the EU signing the FTA.

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@latikambourke Ok, but what are the gonna actually do?

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@latikambourke Aside from that, responding positively to a request for collective self-defence from a belligerent that initiated the conflict unlawfully is widely argued to be unlawful as well. But that’s in a world where people still care about international law, I suppose. 🤷‍♂️

[Bryce Wakefield @BryceWakefield]

In Tokyo, kicking off this year’s Indo-Pacific Cooperation Network to research disaster resilience in Japan, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia! Got a great cohort of folks resident in or citizens of 16 different countries! 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇼🇸🇳🇵🇱🇦🇵🇭🇸🇬🇵🇬🇮🇳🇯🇵🇻🇳🇺🇸🇻🇺🇵🇬🇫🇷🇳🇨🇰🇮

https://t.co/8hDdKk2Uv8

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🎉 I'm delighted to be able to announce the 2025 Australian Institute of International Affairs Fellows! https://t.co/MHPadi7Yir

@Birmo @toni_erskine @Lisa_Singh

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Check out the photos of our masterclasses, embassy reception, gala dinner and 2025 AIIA National Conference! https://t.co/W6kGSAMr6l

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@manukoreri @stephendziedzic Can someone let me know where those war profits are? I’ve got bills to pay, and I don’t get a dime from weapons companies or mining conglomerates. I’ve clearly got to get better at extractive plunder.

[Stephen Dziedzic @stephendziedzic]

The Foreign Minister speaks at AIIA conference in Canberra the week after Australia and Indonesia announce new security pact. Wong says Australia is building new regional architecture, striking multiple agreements which weren’t “thinkable” in 2021 (Nauru, Tuvalu, PNG, Indonesia)

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Enjoyed Bilahari Kausikan’s new book on “the Myth of the Asian Century.” Here’s my review. https://t.co/84gVzSlALI

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It’s nice to be a Bryce. But it’s higher to be a Bayer. Good time at Canberra Oktoberfest tonight.
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[Bryce Wakefield @BryceWakefield]

After many years of 🥝foreign domination🥝, the Australian Institute of International Affairs is finally led by an Australian! 🇦🇺

And it was great to be seated by chance at the ceremony next to former @AIIANational intern @MinhPhuongVu99, who is also an Australian!

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My take on the Trump-Albanese meeting. https://t.co/IoaSzhTIHI

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@stephendziedzic Maybe, tho’ I’m conflicted.

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Big news! 🇦🇺
Foreign Minister @SenatorWong will keynote the @AIIANational Gala Dinner 🎤
Conference day keynotes are @SenatorCash, @MathiasCormann (video) & Heather Smith

🎟️ Info, early bird registration, and more speakers👇

https://t.co/1Md9LALOk2

#AIIA #PennyWong #AusPol

[Bryce Wakefield @BryceWakefield]

Honoured to give evidence before the Senate on the proposed Climate Army.

https://t.co/isngvtjzJL

I highlighted @AIIANational & @Japanfoundation’s #IndoPacific Cooperation Network, showing how local + regional knowledge can strengthen disaster resilience. 🌏🤝

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@stephendziedzic Do you think maybe it should be?

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I've written an article on the recent conference I attended in Ukraine. https://t.co/F2mY3YfK4P

Photo credit: VictorPinchukFoundation©2025. Photographers: Nicolas Lobet, Valentyna Rostovikova, Frederic Garrido-Ramirez (PRYZM).

[Bryce Wakefield @BryceWakefield]

@latikambourke @billshortenvcuc @lindareynoldswa @mishazelinsky @vdovychenkov I’m now safely ensconced in Canberra recovering from jet lag, while @billshortenvcuc is regaling everyone with stories about the trip at @aiiaact as part of a broader speech on the state of education in 🇦🇺 https://t.co/yX3bk7v7fc

[Bryce Wakefield @BryceWakefield]

It was a privilege to attend the @yes_ukraine conference in #Kyiv a few days ago. Great to hear from 🇺🇦 Ukrainian and international leaders and commentators. Harrowing to hear stories from the front line. This war needs to end w/ a strong Ukraine that can deter future aggression.

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Also wonderful to see a strong Australian contingent, including @latikambourke @billshortenvcuc @lindareynoldswa @mishazelinsky. Great also to catch up in a different venue with Ukrainian friends on this trip, esp @vdovychenkov