The Government should establish a Diplomatic Academy in the Indo-Pacific region to build capacity in foreign policy formulation and diplomatic representation in partner governments that wish to make use of it. This would be a projection of soft power and the strength of rule of law and governance structures which will reinforce the economies and resilience of partner countries.

The Government should establish a Diplomatic Academy in the Indo-Pacific region to build capacity in foreign policy formulation and diplomatic representation in partner governments that wish to make use of it. This would be a projection of soft power and the strength of rule of law and governance structures which will reinforce the economies and resilience of partner countries. Type: recommendation | Number: 39 | Paragraph: 124 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The Government agrees with the Committee. The UK is actively exploring options for new approaches to capacity building and soft power projection through new initiatives. We are exploring the feasibility of establishing a new UK training offer for partner governments across the Indo-Pacific in a rang