Content Type: Policy Brief / Publishing Institution: East-West Center / Political Geography: Australia/Pacific / Topic: International Cooperation

Author:: David Capie and Robert Ayson
Publication Date:: 03-2011
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: East-West Center
Abstract:: The most visible sign of the new warmth in the United States-New Zealand bilateral relationship was US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to New Zealand in November 2010, which culminated with the signing of the "Wellington Declaration." The 400-word document announced a US-NZ "strategic partnership" built on "practical cooperation" in the South Pacific, and enhanced dialogue including regular foreign minister level and political-military meetings. It also noted a joint commitment to tackle pressing challenges including climate change, nuclear proliferation, and extremism. In addition, there was a commitment to an expansion of US-NZ "commercial and trade relations." Robert Ayson and David Capie discuss the possible future direction of the developing US-NZ relationship.
Topic:: International Cooperation and Bilateral Relations
Political Geography:: United States, Australia/Pacific, and New Zealand

Author:: Charles Morrison and Peter Petri
Publication Date:: 09-2007
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: East-West Center
Abstract:: The rise of China, India, and other Asian nations is creating a new “core” of the world economy centered on the Pacific. It is essential for the United States to remain vigorously engaged in this region, yet the climate of our relations with Asian partners is cooling. The United States and Asia have yet to find a way to cooperate effectively on any significant global issue. This dilemma, we argue, requires urgent attention on both sides of the Pacific, and specifically a U.S. strategy that features innovative civil diplomacy alongside official initiatives.
Topic:: International Cooperation
Political Geography:: United States, Israel, Asia, and Australia/Pacific

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