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Analysis & Opinion - In the media

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

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Only 15 known underwater internet cables connect Australia to the world – and they’re under threat from fishing boats, spies and natural disasters
Cynthia Mehboob writes in The Conversation

Australia’s big tech defence cloud: Too big to fail?
Cynthia Mehboob writes in Lowy Institute - The Interpreter

Govt plots $18m Indo-Pacific internet cable centre
Dr Amanda H A Watson speaks in Information Age

Australia confident of hosting environment summit
A/Prof Graeme Smith speaks in AM

Experts hail ICJ declaration on illegality of Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territory as “historic” for Palestinians and international law
Prof Bina D’Costa et. al. writes in Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Gender equality, the Pacific way
Dr Mercy Masta and Dr Elisabeth Jackson write in Lowy Institute - The Interpreter

Australia announces $18 million to bolster undersea cables in the Pacific
Dr Amanda H A Watson speaks in Pacific Beat

France’s Growing Pacific Crisis
Dr Patricia O'Brien writes in The Diplomat

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Recording now live: The housing experiences of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand
DPA Pacific Fellow Dr Gemma Malungahu shared findings from a study that explored the impacts of poor housing policy and services on Tongan families living in South Auckland, Aotearoa.
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Recording now online: The prolonged and unprecedented 2021 Samoan Elections
On 20 May 2021, DPA hosted a webinar on the prolonged and unprecedented 2021 Samoan elections.
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Toksave Pacific Gender Resource now live
The Toksave Pacific Gender Resource is a new online portal that aims to make quality research on gender in the Pacific discoverable and accessible.
Future proofing

Dual degree official opening ceremony in Japan
Celebrating the launch of Australia's first dual degree between Australia and Japan - The Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs & The Bachelor of Global Liberal Arts
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Garth Pratten recognised for inspiring our future leaders
Garth Pratten from our Strategic and Defence Studies Centre recognised for his outstanding contribution to student learning.
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In conversation with Australia's foremost defence thinker - Hugh White
Emeritus Professor Hugh White speaks to SDSC about his upcoming book that marks the culmination of his years of work on Australia’s defence policy.
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Hannah Woodford-Smith - cybersecurity and criminology unite
"Studying at ANU just opens up so many opportunities. Where else can you learn from former Ambassadors or Secretaries of government departments?".
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Study Tour: Southeast Asia's Security Choices
Touring Southeast Asia for study - SDSC Professors take students abroad to gain in-depth knowledge and insights into Asia's most pressing security issues.

Past events
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Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Rethinking the Future of Australian Defence Industry Policy

You are warmly invited to the launch of Defence Industry in 'National Defence': Rethinking the Future of Australian Defence Industry Policy.
Thu, 14 Dec 2023

Schooling for Revolution: the Student Movement in Timor Leste

This seminar presents a brief summary of the PhD thesis ‘Schooling for Revolution: The Role of Education in the Struggle for East Timor Independence’.
Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Strategic Diplomacy for 21st Century Defence and Statecraft - Launch

How best should key strategic partners in Asia and Europe meet their future defence and security needs in a world that offers less policy space and more complex problems?
Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Anti-Gender Mobilisation in Indonesia and Its Implications for Democracy

Dyah Ayu Kartika addresses the impact of anti-gender movements on gender-related issues and policies in Indonesia and their broader implications for the country's democracy.
Wed, 6 Dec 2023

Meet the Program Convenors

This event is tailored for both current students and prospective future students, offering a deep dive into our programs, the emerging career opportunities they provide, and a platform to address a
Mon, 4 Dec 2023

Should AI Stay or Should AI Go? First Strike Incentives & Deterrence Stability in the Third Nuclear Age

DISCUSSING AI, AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND THE FUTURE OF WAR SEMINAR SERIES

This seminar series is part of a two-year (2023-2025) research project on Anticipating the Future of War: AI,
Thu, 30 Nov 2023

Re-reading fiqh from equal gender perspective in response to the high divorce rate in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

Visiting Fellow, Professor Nina Nurmila presents her latest research “Re-reading fiqh from equal gender perspective in response to the high divorce rate in Bandung, West Java, Ind
Wed, 29 Nov 2023

Humanitarian catastrophe and response in Afghanistan: An update and conversation

Join the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Coral Bell School to discuss Afghanistan today: The humanitarian situation, the strength and resilience of the people of Afghanistan, as we
Watch event recordings on YouTube