Splendid visit to the prestigious Cercle de l'Union Interalliée in Paris as a reciprocal member. Born of the Great War & steps from the Élysée Palace & 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇯🇵 embassies, its history and elegance are unparalleled. Highlight: finding NZ🇳🇿 Rothschild Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc!

Look forward to @Diplosphere's event on "Small States: Defence, AI & Multipolarity" w keynote by Hon Judith Collins & panel featuring 🇪🇺 Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺, 🇸🇬 William Tan, and Dan O at NZ Parliament. 28 Aug, Parliament, 8:20-10:30am #AI #Defence #NZ …losphere-SmallStates.eventbrite.co.nz

🌏 The world’s 1st comprehensive AI law, #EUAIAct, is now in force. Hear 🇪🇺 Amb Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 at @Diplosphere's panel: Small States, a Powerful Voice: Defence, AI, & Multipolarity, after Judith Collins's keynote 28 Aug Parliament Gerard de Graaf Dan O 👉 …losphere-SmallStates.eventbrite.co.nz

NZ & Singapore boost defence & tech ties with the Enhanced Partnership Agreement. Join 🇸🇬 H.E. William Tan at @Diplosphere's panel on Small States, Defence, AI & Multipolarity, 28 Aug, after Minister Judith Collins's address. …losphere-SmallStates.eventbrite.co.nz #NZSingapore #Defence #AI

Great discussion w Cook Islands' Deputy High Commissioner Amelia Fukofuka-Murare on the evolving concept of security in the Pacific. #Climatesecurity is clearly a major priority. Interesting to hear how being an honest broker is so important to resolving conflict. Dan O

#NewCaledonia 🔍 Nouméa Accord | The 1998 Nouméa Accord is the key & historical document defining N. Cal.’s governance framework and continuing the legal process for self determination in respect of UN Res. 1541. 🔗 discover this crucial agreement : swll.to/NoumeaAgreement

Many thanks to @Diplosphere for inviting me to speak this morning on ‘Small states- a powerful voice together, Defence, AI, and Multipolarity.

Thank you, Minister Judith Collins! It was an honour to have you at @Diplosphere this morning. The dynamic discussion on #Defence, #AI, and #Multipolarity showcased the powerful impact small states can have when working together on the global stage.

In the media @Diplosphere’s event on small states with Minister Judith Collins: 👇

It was a pleasure to attend @Diplosphere’s conference and listen Minister Judith Collins underlining #AI strategic role in today’s multipolar world. Great insights from my colleagues 🇪🇺 Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 & 🇸🇬 H.E. William Tan.

🇺🇸 Trump 2.0 vs Harris 1.0: How Should NZ 🇳🇿 Prepare? @Diplosphere 31 October, Wellington Find out here: …plosphere-USElection.eventbrite.co.nz

🐘 “When two elephants fight, the ants 🐜 get squashed,” said Judith Collins at @Diplosphere event on Small States, Defence, AI & Multipolarity NZ Parliament. Read highlights of the Minister's speech & hear from 🇪🇺Ambassador Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 on #AI in👇 open.substack.com/pub/diplospher…