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Bleak economic growth and political instability plagued Solomon Islands in 2025
Dr Kerryn Baker writes for East Asia Forum

Salā Dr George Carter Appointed to UN Panel for Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
Salā George Carter in the Samoa Global News

Misinformation and false identities are being spread online after Bondi shootings
Dr Amanda H.A. Watson quoted in Canberra Times

Boarding students worried about social media ban
Dr Amanda H.A. Watson speaks to ABC Listen

Pacific Engagement Visa numbers climb
Stephen Howes and Natasha Turia write in Development Policy Blog

Pacific looks to space for security, health and disaster support
Dr George Carter speaks in ABC News

What Australia’s ‘Pukpuk’ defence pact with PNG means for the Pacific
A/Prof Graeme Smith is quoted in South China Morning Post

50 years of nation-making: a revitalised PNG Dictionary of Biography
Nicholas Hoare, Theresa Meki and Keimelo Gima write in Development Policy Blog

Upcoming & past events
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Thu, 22 May 2025

Decolonisation Interrupted: West Papua, the UN and the Limits of Self-determination

Discover how West Papuan activists reimagined decolonisation in the 1960s—linking Afro-Asian solidarity with Pacific resistance to challenge both colonialism and global power at the UN.
Wed, 21 May 2025

Disability Inclusion in Solomon Islands Politics and Elections

Join us to reflect on the 2024 Solomon Islands elections and discuss how to strengthen disability inclusion and ensure everyone’s voice counts in the democratic process.
Thu, 8 May 2025

Confrontation and Collaboration: Security Force Dynamics in Papua New Guinea

Curtis’ seminar explores PNG’s Police–Defence ties via key case studies, focusing on contested force, legitimacy, and identity from a state-in-society perspective.
Thu, 1 May 2025

Strength Matters: Voter Behaviours and Attitudes Towards Women Candidates in Papua New Guinea

Join PhD Candidate Eileen Gobu as she presents her pre-submission seminar.
Wed, 5 Mar 2025

Reimagining the International Rules Based Order from a Blue Pacific Perspective

Join Sione Tekiteki and Joel Nilon as they examine the Blue Pacific's role in the future of the international rules based order.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025

Interesting Times in Papua New Guinea: Politics versus Rule of Law

Join PhD Candidate Murray Thomas as he presents his pre-submission seminar.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025

Redefining Sovereignty: Para-diplomacy of the French Oceanic Communities in the Blue Pacific

Join Mana Tevahitua as he analyses the external relations of the French Oceanic communities with foreign actors and the French state.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025

Nobodies to Somebodies: Moukele Migrant Workers from NCD, PNG in New Zealand and Australia

Join Keimelo Gima to explore the recent experiences of a few Papua New Guineans in the labour mobility schemes.
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Denghua Zhang

A Personal Journey into the Heart of the Pacific: Understanding China's Role in a Changing Region
Denghua’s work explores China’s role in the Pacific and Southeast Asia’s shifting power dynamics. He invites us to see the region through local voices and to join the conversation that inspires him.
  • China
Gemma

First Time in Japan: A Journey of Relationality at Ritsumeikan University Graduation 2025
From Tonga to Tokyo, this journey of teaching abroad celebrates the power of heritage, connection, and shared values in shaping a global legacy of learning.
  • Japan
Pacific Forum

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: Talanoa on the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent
The session highlighted the critical role of gender-responsive approaches in addressing climate change and strengthening Pacific resilience.
  • Gender
SI Report

Solomon Islands National University and ANU Launch Groundbreaking 2024 Elections Report
In a major step forward for democratic research and regional collaboration, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has officially launched the 2024 Solomon Islands Elections Research Report.
  • #Solomon Islands
DPA Story

Royalty at The Australian National University (ANU)
Dr Gemma Malungahu shares the inspiring journey of Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku‘aho, the first Tongan royal pursuing doctoral studies at ANU.
DPA Roundtable

DPA meets PNG Chief Secretary, Ivan Pomaleu
PNG Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu is in Canberra for the annual Bi-lateral Inter-government consultations.
  • PNG
UTP

The first Understanding the Pacific (UTP) Conference of 2025 concludes successfully
The inaugural Understanding the Pacific (UTP) conference for 2025 has recently concluded, bringing together participants for an insightful two-day course focused on the Pacific Islands region.
DPA Roundtable

DPA meets a delegation led by PNG’s State Solicitor, Mr Daniel Rolpagarea
DPA hosted a high-level delegation from PNG on Monday 31st March. The delegation was led by PNG’s State Solicitor, Mr Daniel Rolpagarea, accompanied by senior officials from the OSS.
  • PNG