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Rising risk of arms races in Asia spiralling into major conflict
Arms races can sometimes be stabilising. The United States and the Soviet Union built massive nuclear arsenals during the Cold War. Yet, the risk of mutual annihilation these created ultimately...
Dialogue to strengthen the relationship between Thailand and Australia
The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs in partnership with The Asia Foundation (TAF) hosted a track 1.5 dialogue between Thai and Australian leaders at The Australian National University in...
‘An incomplete project’: Australians’ view of the US Alliance
In the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, the Coalition government warned that Australia’s region ‘is in the midst of the most consequential strategic realignment since the Second World War.’ The...
Recordings now available – State of the Pacific 2022
A Pacific Research Program flagship event, State of the Pacific (SOTP) brought together leading academics, policymakers, community leaders, civil society representatives and other experts to present...
Meet Kazimier Lim
Kazimier Lim was born in Singapore and lived between Singapore and Taiwan for most of his childhood. For the longest time, Kazimier thought he would study hospitality management and work as a manager...
53rd AusCSCAP Meeting - Australia-Japan dialogue on strategic trends in the Indo-Pacific
The Australian Committee of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (AusCSCAP) – which is based in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre – has held dialogues with specific Asia-...
Dr Transform Aqorau receives honorary degree of Doctor of Laws
On 15th July, Dr Transform Aqorau was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at the Australian National University (ANU) for exceptional contributions to the promotion of marine resource...
Meet Carly Gordyn
Carly grew up in Sale in Country Victoria and went to high school at Newcomb Secondary College in Geelong. Her fond memory is of her High School Indonesian teacher, Bu Ellis, who encouraged Carly to...
Thinking about technology and society – a new conversation series with a Bell School scholar
Dr Christopher Hobson has launched a podcast series called ‘Imperfect World’, which is being produced with the support of a grant from the Toshiba International Foundation. Each episode is in...
Negotiating power politics to protect Ukrainians and international peace and security
The United Nations and international community are facing one of the greatest threats to international peace and security since the cold war. The UN Charter has been violated by a permanent member of...
