Book Launch ‘Antarctica as a Model for Global Peace’ 
Join us on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, from 5:00 p.m.

High Courtyard North Room, Hotel Realm Canberra, 18 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
The publication brings together 14 chapters authored by contributors from 16 countries, including Australia. Among them, Adjunct Professor AJ Tony Press of the University of Tasmania and Senior Lecturer Bruno Arpi of the University of Adelaide co-authored a chapter titled “The Resilience of the Antarctic Treaty System in the Face of a Changing Global Order.”

KAS Australia and the Pacific is honored to host the launch event for this book on 21 April 2026. Register now to reserve your seat and engage in an evening of insightful exchange and discussion with our experts.
Moderator and Panellists
The Expert Discussion session will be moderated by Dr Indi Hodgson-Johnston. 
She will be joined by three esteemed panellists to discuss
‘Antarctica as a Model for Global Peace?  Strategic Shifts in Polar Politics’ 
Dr Indi Hodgson-Johnston
Senior Lecturer in Antarctic and Marine Governance at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania
Dr Tony Press
Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), and the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership, at the University of Tasmania
Claire Young
Former Senior Analyst with the Australian Government
H.E. Maximo Gowland
Argentine Ambassador to Australia

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