New Zealanders' Perceptions of Asia

Suzannah Jessep, Director Research and Engagement, Asia NZ Foundation

Thursday, 7 July 2022 5:30pm

Nelson

Nelson Golf Club

How India and Malaysia have coped with COVID.  How will Singapore cope with rising authoritarianism and big power rivalry and tension over Taiwan

Suzannah spoke to us on India back in November 2020. She is currently Director of Research and Engagement with the Asia NZ Foundation and has recently visited Singapore, India and Malaysia. She served for 14 years with MFAT including as our Deputy High Commissioner in India, Deputy Ambassador to Nepal (2016 – 2019) and Deputy High Commissioner to Vanuatu (2009 - 2012). She is a former Head Girl of Nelson College, a WOW section winner, and is a member of the Board of Directors of NZIIA.

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How India and Malaysia have coped with COVID.  How will Singapore cope with rising authoritarianism and big power rivalry and tension over Taiwan

Suzannah spoke to us on India back in November 2020. She is currently Director of Research and Engagement with the Asia NZ Foundation and has recently visited Singapore, India and Malaysia. She served for 14 years with MFAT including as our Deputy High Commissioner in India, Deputy Ambassador to Nepal (2016 – 2019) and Deputy High Commissioner to Vanuatu (2009 - 2012). She is a former Head Girl of Nelson College, a WOW section winner, and is a member of the Board of Directors of NZIIA.

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