Vietnam and Australia: Building Stronger Relations through Strategic Collaboration - Susannah Patton, Director of the Southeast Asia Program of Lowy Institute - S5#27

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The strategic partnership between Vietnam and Australia has grown significantly in recent years, grounded in comprehensive and long-term cooperation. The two nations collaborate closely in key areas such as trade, education, and addressing global challenges like climate change and sustainable development.

A notable factor strengthening these ties is the Vietnamese community in Australia and the many Vietnamese students pursuing their studies there. This connection serves as a cultural and social bridge between the two countries, reflecting mutual trust and respect while paving the way for new opportunities to foster sustainable and prosperous collaboration.

To explore the strategic collaboration between Vietnam and Australia further, this week’s English edition of the Vietnam Innovators podcast features Susannah Patton, Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Lowy Institute and Project Lead for the Asia Power Index, an annual, data-driven report offers a comprehensive analysis of the shifting distribution of power in the region. Susannah has an extensive background in Southeast Asia-focused roles within the Australian government, including serving as a Senior Analyst in the Southeast Asia Branch at the Office of National Intelligence. She has regularly hosted Vietnamese visitors to Australia for roundtables and discussions on regional political and security issues, often in collaboration with DFAT, and has participated in 1.5 track bilateral dialogues between the two countries.

In the defense sector, Susannah has participated in Defence Track 1.5 Dialogues in 2022 and 2024, aimed at government and academic audiences. The Lowy Institute also hosted the Institute for Defence Strategy for roundtables in both years. With a strong academic foundation in law and political science from the Australian National University, Susannah Patton is also a regular contributor to esteemed international outlets such as The New York Times and Foreign Affairs. Her work in defense, diplomacy, and strategic studies has played a vital role in enhancing understanding and cooperation between Vietnam and Australia.

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