ACBC VIC | Presentation by Dr Geoff Raby – Great Game On

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 19 March, 2025
Time: 3.30 pm for 4.00pm – 6.00pm AEDT
Format: In-person
Venue: MinterEllison Melbourne, Collins Arch, 20/447 Collins St, Melbourne
Price: ACBC Member: $55 + GST | Non-Member: $70 + GST
Including free book signed at the event for first 50 registrations

Join ACBC Victoria and Dr Geoff Raby AO, Australia’s former ambassador to China and one of the nation’s most respected voices on international relations, as he presents his latest work, Great Game On.

In this compelling session, Raby unpacks the seismic shifts reshaping global power dynamics. With China’s rise as the dominant force in Eurasia, and the potential return of Trump-era U.S. foreign policy, the international landscape is undergoing significant change. What does this mean for Australia? How will the changing balance of power between the U.S. and China redefine global stability and security?

Drawing on decades of diplomatic experience and his unparalleled insights into China’s grand strategy, Raby takes audiences on a journey across Eurasia, blending sharp geopolitical analysis with vivid personal anecdotes. From the corridors of power in Beijing to the shifting alliances of Central Asia, Great Game On is a masterful exploration of the forces shaping our future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of Australia’s foremost thinkers on international relations as he brings the pages of his book to life. This is geopolitics on a grand scale, delivered with the clarity and authority of a true insider.

Geoff Raby served as Australia’s ambassador to China (2007–11), APEC (2003–05), and the WTO (1998–2001). A prolific commentator and author, his previous work, China’s Grand Strategy, cemented his reputation as a leading analyst of global power dynamics.

Be part of the conversation that matters. The great game is on—which way will it go?

There is limited space for this event. Please book a ticket to secure your spot and be sure to let us know if you can no longer attend.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds but we will accept substitute attendees – please contact us for details.

Any queries please contact phoebeanca.luong@acbc.com.au

Speakers

• Dr Geoff Raby AO, Former Australian Ambassador to China
• Mr Ian Davis AOM, Consultant, Head o f Private Wealth, Melbourne, MinterEllison
• Ms Virginia Birrell, CEO, ACBC Victoria & Tasmania

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