Please RSVP by e-mailing jto@asianz.org.nz

You are invited to join us for an interactive online discussion with Thomas Parks - the Asia Foundation’s country representative in Thailand.

Hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in collaboration with the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Thomas will share insights from his latest book: “Southeast Asia’s Multipolar Future: Averting a New Cold War”, looking at how and why ASEAN and its membership are broadening their array of partnerships across the region; how developments such as mini-lateralism and sub-regional groupings are impacting ASEAN’s role as a pillar for multipolarity; and what this all means for middle powers operating in an increasingly contested environment.

About the speaker

Thomas Parks is the Asia Foundation’s country representative in Thailand, where he manages programs that address inequality, education reform, digital technology, and international relations.

Thomas oversees the Foundation’s regional cooperation programs in Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on ASEAN. He has been based in Thailand since 2008 and managed programs and research projects across ASEAN, particularly in the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Cambodia – looking at policy reform, governance, security, and conflict in the region.

Please RSVP by e-mailing jto@asianz.org.nz

Zoom Link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84892283877?pwd=T1FqY3N2a0ltVzllUHFBRWFWdXUrZz09