Geopolitical Dynamics

  • Interplay of Levels: Analyzing the convergence of national, regional, and global level dynamics.

  • Cross-Domain Impact: Assessing how geopolitical shifts influence commerce, economic stability, technology, and sustainable development.

  • Drivers of Change: Tracking key systemic drivers transforming East Asia, the Asia-Pacific, and beyond.

Transnational Challenges

  • Cross-Border Cooperation: Addressing transnational and cross-border issues through mutually beneficial and collaborative frameworks.

  • Environmental Stewardship: Addressing climate change, environmental protection, and long-term sustainability goals.

  • Resource and Crisis Resilience: Strengthening natural disaster response, risk reduction, and water, food, and energy security.

Governance & Dialogue

  • Good Governance, Rule of Law and Democratic Principles: Fostering adherence to the principles of democracy, good governance, and the rule of law.

  • Technological Governance: Managing the societal, economic, and security impacts of rapid technological advancements.

  • Inclusive Growth: Harnessing present and future opportunities in a sustainable, equitable, and balanced manner.

  • Diplomatic Imperative: Maintaining an unyielding commitment to diplomatic resolution, negotiation, and dialogue.

Strategic Focus Areas

What We Do & Our Impact

The Amity Circle works step-by-step - in a decidedly informal manner - to build trust, cultivate habits of cooperation, and enhance strategic resilience

What We Do

  • Policy-Focused Discussions: Facilitate policy-focused discussions on issues of interest and concern to Members, Partners, and other Stakeholders through regular retreats.

  • Strategic Inputs: Provide Partners, Stakeholders, and, where appropriate, governments with independent, action-oriented inputs and advice.

  • Bespoke Training: Advance diplomacy through tailored, specialized education and training frameworks.

  • Outreach & Dialogue: Organize bespoke outreach events and interactive dialogues with Partners and Stakeholders.

  • Diplomatic Reviews: Deliver assessments of the state of diplomacy.

Our Impact

Through its structured activities, The Amity Circle aims to achieve:

  • Elevate Awareness: Heightened awareness among stakeholders regarding diplomacy, negotiation, and dialogue as essential instruments of statecraft.

  • Deepen Commitment: Expanded recourse and commitment to diplomatic solutions by decision-makers and practitioners.

  • Mobilize Resources: Strengthened support by policymakers for diplomacy, negotiation and dialogue.

  • Profile Pressing Issues: Elevated profile and awareness of present and emerging international issues across the policy landscape.

  • Serve as an Informal Regional Hub: Widespread recognition of The Amity Circle as a trusted regional forum for track-1.5 and track-2 deliberation on diplomacy, negotiation, and dialogue.