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Getting inside the mind of Vladimir Putin
The danger of war between Russia and Ukraine is hotting up. Despite endless talks with Western leaders and their senior officials, Vladimir Putin continues a massive build-up of Russia’s military...
Meet Kate Macfarlane
A profound interest in children and armed conflict, especially the reintegration experiences of former girl child soldiers in South Asia, was the driving force that led Kate Macfarlane to start her...
Meet Aarti Betigeri
My name is Aarti Betigeri and I am currently studying a Master of International Relations at the Coral Bell School. After my undergraduate study in Arts majoring in politics and journalism at RMIT,...
Pacific nations can’t be left behind at COP26
Experts from The Australian National University (ANU) warn Pacific nations are at risk of being left behind in global climate negotiations if they aren’t a focus of the upcoming COP26 summit....
The Blue Economy in the Pacific: Promise or Potential?
To mark World Ocean’s Day 2021, DPA co-hosted an event with the Australia Awards Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), titled ‘The Blue Economy in the Pacific: Promise or Potential?’. Held on 8 June...
Meet Maria Shumusti
My name is Maria Shumusti, and I moved to Canberra from Mumbai, India in 2018, to pursue a Master in International Relations at the Australian National University. I think one of the turning points...
Recording now live: Research-Policy Nexus: New Developments about Pacific Studies in China
On 5th August, Department of Pacific Affairs hosted a seminar by Dr Denghua Zhang called ‘Research-Policy Nexus: New Developments about Pacific Studies in China’. Research on China’s diplomacy and...
Recording now live: Post-referendum consultations between the PNG and Bougainville governments
On 1st July 2021, DPA hosted a seminar on the post-referendum consultations between the PNG and Bougainville governments. DPA Fellow Anthony Regan shared an update on what has happened so far after...
DPA Seminar Series to resume
In 2021, the Department of Pacific Affairs will resume its departmental seminar series, focusing on topical areas of research, current debates and issues in the Pacific region, and approaches to...
Bell School Research Seminar Series
A showcase for HDR research, the Bell School Research Seminar Series commences April 2021. Each session will comprise two student presentations (from students based in different departments) and an...
