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Analysis & Opinion - In the media

Our academics regularly provide analysis, opinion and commentary in the media.

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Trump’s Greenland U-turn, Syria clashes force Kurds into retreat & China ‘brings home the bacon’
Prof Stephan Frühling speaks to SBS News

The 'Golden Dome' and why Trump wants the defence system in Greenland
Prof Stephan Frühling quoted in SBS News

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

$1.5 billion for a seat: Is Trump's new Board of Peace an 'irreparable' threat?
Amra Lee quoted in SBS News

Donald Trump's second presidency is about 'might makes right' and reshaping the world order be it in Venezuela or Greenland
Em Prof Hugh White speaks to ABC News

Is NATO dead in the water? Experts say the once-strong alliance is now ‘limping on’
Prof Stephan Frühling speaks to SBS News

Donald Trump and the wrecking ball: The end of the world as we know it
Prof George Lawson speaks to ABC Listen

Should Australia be calling Trump out over Greenland threats?
Prof Wes Widmaier speaks to 9 News

Upcoming events
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National state flags of Australia and Taiwan together
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Thu, 5 Feb 2026

Australia-Taiwan Relations: What policy options and priorities for engagement?

Major report launch on the Australia-Taiwan relationship
Register
Image by Shaun Gessler
Image by Shaun Gessler
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Save the date! State of the Pacific 2026

State of the Pacific 2026 conference is hosted by our Department of Pacific Affairs

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Organised by the Macquarie University node’s Research and Ethics Training Program and  facilitated by Māpuna Consultants in partnership with mana whenua, the wānanga brought  together CEVAW researchers for an immersive learning experience

Embodying research methodologies: Reflections on Kaupapa Māori Research Methods Workshop
Written by Aryana Mohmood, PhD scholar in our Department of International Relations
Bidisha Pilla, Aleksandar (Sasha) Bodiroza, Dr Zoe Bell, Prof Bina D'Costa, Michelle Godwin, Sally Moyle
Bidisha Pilla, Aleksandar (Sasha) Bodiroza, Dr Zoe Bell, Prof Bina D'Costa, Michelle Godwin, Sally Moyle

Newly appointed UNFPA Regional Director visits ANU and the Gender Institute
Roundtable: Safe and inclusive spaces for women and girls online and offline
Seminar

DPA Seminars - S2 2025
A summary of DPA seminars in the second semester of 2025.
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Publications

DPA Publications - S2 2025
A summary of DPA publications published in the second quarter of 2025.
WPS, UN Women
Image credit: UN Women

Reflecting on 25 Years of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and the Future Advocacy
By INTR8077 students Ellysabeth Lelan & Kinneret Pezarkar
Minetta

Finding Connection and Confidence: Pacific Visiting Fellows at DPA
Pacific Visiting Fellows Clara Filippi and Minetta Kakarere reflect on connection, confidence, and collaboration during their time at DPA.
Zyarna Leefe
Zyarna Leefe

From Canberra to the G20: How the Master of International Law and Diplomacy empowered Zyarna Leefe to represent Australia on the global stage
Discover how the Master of International Law and Diplomacy prepared Zyarna to represent Australia at the G20 Youth Summit in South Africa.
Dr Eglantine Staunton
Dr Eglantine Staunton

Inspiring changemakers: Dr Eglantine Staunton and the art of teaching with purpose
Want to know what makes a great teacher? Discover why Dr Eglantine Staunton was Highly Commended for the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence.

Past events
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025

International Human Rights Day: The Evolution of Human Rights Activism in Indonesia

Join the ANU Indonesia Institute for the annual online seminar on International Human Rights Day. 
Wed, 10 Dec 2025

Digital Politics in Fiji

Join us to examine how Fiji’s rapid shift to digital systems is influencing governance, public engagement, and the future of political decision-making.
Thu, 4 Dec 2025

A feminist analysis of disordered eating in Japan

The ANU Japan Institute Seminar Series showcases cutting-edge research by leading and emerging scholars based primarily in Australia and Japan.
Wed, 3 Dec 2025

Book Launch - Gender and Politics Reimagined: Centring Oceanic and Asian Lenses

Join us as we celebrate the launch of this timely collection. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tue, 2 Dec 2025

Technology and tactics: The intersection of safety, AI, and the resort to force

Discussing AI, Automated Systems, and the Future of War Seminar Series
Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Can Ocean-Based Tourism in the Pacific Region Fulfill the Objectives of a Sustainable Blue Economy?

How can ocean-based tourism support a truly sustainable blue economy in the Pacific? Join Amelia Fa’otusia as she shares fresh insights from her PhD research.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025

Strategy and Religion in Imperial Japan

The ANU Japan Institute Seminar Series showcases cutting-edge research by leading and emerging scholars based primarily in Australia and Japan.
Mon, 24 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov 2025

Interpretive Methods @ APSA

A Workshop for Research Students and Early Career Researchers
Watch event recordings on YouTube