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Inside Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow air defence systems
Professor Stephan Fruehling spoke to ABC Online

Fijian politician Lynda Tabuya's private video and public dismissal
Romitesh Kant speaks to ABC Pacific

Pacific Media Freedom: An Update on Rankings
Dr Amanda H.A. Watson writes for The National (PNG)

Iran's weapons capabilities on display in retaliatory Israel strikes
Professor Stephan Fruehling speaks to RNZ

Why the AUKUS ‘dream’ was never realistic and is likely to die
Em Prof Hugh White writes for The Conversation

To Defend Itself, Australia Mustn't Kowtow to its Rivals or its Allies

EmProf Paul Dibb speaks to Sydney Morning Herald

Can Albanese Fix Australia's Defence?
Em Prof Hugh White writes for The Saturday Paper

Trump may try to strike a deal with AUKUS review, but here’s why he won’t sink it
Prof John Blaxland writes for The Conversation

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Katerina, Talei Mangioni and their Pacific Studies students at the Australian Museum
Katerina, Talei Mangioni and their Pacific Studies students at the Australian Museum

Moving Images, Living Histories: Professor Katerina Teaiwa’s Expansive Practice Across Art, Activism, and Archives
From Banaba to The Met—Professor Katerina Teaiwa is reshaping how Pacific stories are told, seen, and remembered.
Matthew Beaver
Matthew Beaver

Charting a career in peacebuilding: Matthew Beaver's journey at CAP
Discover how Matthew Beaver’s passion for peacebuilding has guided his academic and career path in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies. 
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.

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Tue, 27 May 2025

Disinformation, cybersecurity, and Nepal’s evolving geopolitics

Disinformation, cybersecurity, and Nepal’s evolving geopolitics

This roundtable brings together leading experts from Nepal to explore the evolving dynamics of regional geopolitics, cybers
Mon, 26 May 2025

Analysing Singapore's 2025 general elections

The ANU Southeast Asia Institute Research Seminar Series is a recurring seminar series that showcases the work of scholars working on political, social, and cultural issues in Southeast Asi
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.
Tue, 20 May 2025

Thailand’s strategic policy on Myanmar’s civil war

ANU Myanmar Research Centre Dialogue Series 2025

Timezone: 5.30–6.30pm AEST, 2–3pm MMT, 9.30-10.30am CEST 

VENUE:
Mon, 19 May 2025

The Liberal Democratic Party and the making of Japanese conservatism, 1955

The ANU Japan Institute Seminar Series showcases cutting-edge research by leading and emerging scholars based primarily in Australia and Japan.
Mon, 19 May 2025

Sea Power in the Indo-Pacific: Geopolitics, Strategic Culture, and International Order

PhD Oral Presentation by Dongkeun Lee
Thu, 15 May 2025

Rules-based order? Southeast Asia in the age of the deal 

VENUE CHANGE:

Auditorium, Australian Centre on China in the World, Building 188, Fellows Lane, ANU
Watch event recordings on YouTube