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Today, the Asia Pacific region is one of the world’s leading economic and technology hubs. But the presence of fragile and conflict-affected countries, growing socio-economic inequalities within and beyond the states, rising geo-political tensions between China and the West and the rise of authoritarian, populist and nationalist governments are likely to produce lasting adverse impacts on economic development, peace, and social and economic wellbeing of the people in this region. Understanding the processes and dynamics of these changes and transformations are crucial for how Australians imagine and understand the everyday lives of their neighbours and how Australia as a middle power engages with the Asia Pacific region.

Australia's future is inextricable from events and trends occurring in the Asia Pacific. The UNE-APN incorporates an understanding of the importance of Australia’s regional and international context and provides students and researchers with an enabling environment to deepen their knowledge about how change and transformation in the Asia Pacific impacts Australian society.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.