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Israel soon heads to the polls, while Palestinian democracy remains on hold. Hamas looms over both
Benedict Moleta writes for The Conversation

There’s rarely accountability for the deaths of aid workers. It’s time that changed – and Australia can help
Amra Lee writes for The Conversation

Trump’s Political Influence Faces Ultimate Test with Midterm Power Shift
Professor Wesley Widmaier quoted in News Finale

Pacific Islands focus: latest updates on public health, geopolitics and the climate emergency
Isabelle Zhu-Maguire writes for Croakey Health Media

3 reasons the war between the US, Israel and Iran is headed for a frozen conflict
Benedict Moleta writes for The Conversation

Pacific Islands focus: fuel shortages, food insecurity and an update on COP31
Isabelle Zhu-Maguire writes for Croakey Health Media

'Regime change' or not? Trump's key Iran claim under scrutiny
Benedict Moleta speaks to SBS News

Closing the Afghan embassy in Canberra would put many vulnerable Afghans at significant risk
Susan Hutchinson writes for The Conversation

Upcoming and past events
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Wed, 7 Jul - Fri, 9 Jul 2027

OCIS 2027

OCIS 2027 is hosted by the Univeristy of the South Pacific and the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. 
Sat, 31 Oct 2026

OCIS 2027: Call for Proposals

Call for proposals close 31 October 2026, 10.59AM Canberra time. 
Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Workstream Workshop: Displacement Pressures and Pathways to Gender Justice and Climate Security – linking up past and present inquiry

A CEVAW workshop bringing together Associate Investigators and Research Affiliates engaged in the migration and trafficking workstream will be held at the Coral Bell School.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026

2026 Jeffrey Grey Oration: Claude Goes to War: The “AI Arms Race” and Frontier AI Companies as New Agents of War

Professor Toni Erskine will deliver the 2026 Jeffrey Grey Oration.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026

How do you PhD?

Four slices of PhD life, from four current candidates in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026

World Order After Iran

This conference is hosted by our Department of International Relations
Tue, 7 Jul 2026

Talanoa with Nolene Nabulivou

The Activist-Academic Alliance for Gender and Climate Justice (AAACGJ) team* warmly hosted a Talanoa with Noelene Nabulivou, Co- Executive Director at Diva for Equality Fiji.
Tue, 2 Jun 2026

Military and Public Attitudes for Emerging Technologies on the Battlefield

Discussing AI, Automated Systems, and the Future of War Seminar Series

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OCIS 2027
OCIS 2027

Coral Bell School to co-host OCIS 2027 with USP
Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs and The University of The South Pacific will co-host OCIS 2027 in Suva, Fiji.
Dr Eglantine Staunton

Dr Eglantine Staunton awarded 2026 Strategic Policy Grants Program grant
Dr Eglantine Staunton has won a 2026 Strategic Policy Grants Program grant to research strengthening the Australia-France defence partnership in the Indo-Pacific.
Professor Toni Erskine
Professor Toni Erskine

Professor Toni Erskine awarded 2026 Jeffrey Grey Distinguished Chair
Professor Toni Erskine, from our Department of International Relations, has been awarded the 2026 Jeffrey Grey Distinguished Chair at the Australian War College.
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Community-based research partnerships in action
The 4th ARWDO Annual Community Picnic, was a fantastic event teaming with community connection and with record-breaking attendance this year.
Global Laureates Assembly

Professor Toni Erskine speaks at Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on AI and Nuclear War at the Vatican
Professor Toni Erskine speaks at the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on AI and Nuclear War in the Vatican, contributing to the Rome Declaration on AI and Nuclear Weapons.
Image credit Abbas Zakeri/Mehr News
Image credit Abbas Zakeri/Mehr News

Coral Bell School examines world order after Iran
The Coral Bell School hosted 25 academics, ambassadors, and policy experts across five panels to examine the Iran conflict's impact on regional and global order.
Benedict Moleta
Darren Clayton

Concept Club: Two years of ten-minute arguments
Concept Club, convened by PhD candidate Benedict Moleta at the Coral Bell School, gives speakers ten minutes to present one idea they're exploring in international affairs.
Dr Mercy Masta

Visiting Scholar - Welcoming Mercy Masta to the CEVAW network
Dr. Mercy Masta joined the ARC Centre of Excellence on the Elimination of Violence against Women (CEVAW) in 2026.