Sunken Warships: Heritage Diplomacy in Maritime Southeast Asia. This project analyses the politics of maritime war heritage in a region of significant geopolitical complexity and strategic importance

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Sunken Warships: Heritage Diplomacy in Maritime Southeast Asia. This project analyses the politics of maritime war heritage in a region of significant geopolitical complexity and strategic importance for Australia and the world. Focusing on Allied naval vessels from World War II, it addresses the unique political, social and environmental challenges posed by the presence of these wrecks in Southeast Asian waters. The project expects to generate insights into the way power is advanced in the modern era and the value of heritage diplomacy as a tool for analysing changes in our region. Outcomes would include a conceptual model of the dynamics of heritage governance in the 21st century. The project will enable the development of new approaches that can optimise heritage policies and outcomes globally.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4301 - Archaeology. Lead: Dr Natali Pearson