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Analysis & Opinion - In the media

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

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Starlink is transforming Pacific internet access – but in some countries it’s still illegal
Dr Amanda H.A. Watson writes for The Conversation

Development Futures: Indonesia’s economic policies under Prabowo — new era or same path?
Dr Eve Warburton speaks to Lowy Institute

Hugh White on Australia's Post-U.S. Future
Em Prof Hugh White speaks with 2 SER

Pacific Islands focus: health sovereignty, polio outbreak and regional relationships
Isabelle Zhu-Maguire writes for Croakey Health Media

In a country wedded to fossil fuels, what would an Australia-Pacific climate conference look like?
Isabelle Zhu-Maguire writes for Croakey Health Media

What does a parity parliament in Australia mean for the Pacific?
Associate Professor Sonia Palmieri writes for DevPolicy Blog

Ukraine's attack on Russian air bases marks 'next phase' in drone warfare
Professor Stephan Fruehling speaks to ABC Digital

From “partner of choice” to problem-solving partners in the Pacific
Henrietta McNeill-Stowers & Anouk Ride writes for DevPolicy Blog

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Myanmar Earthquake
Myanmar Earthquake by People's Spring

Closed: ANUMSA Emergency Relief Appeal for Myanmar Earthquake Victims
Emergency Relief Appeal for Myanmar Earthquake Victims, 31 March 2025
DPA Roundtable

DPA meets a delegation led by PNG’s State Solicitor, Mr Daniel Rolpagarea
DPA hosted a high-level delegation from PNG on Monday 31st March. The delegation was led by PNG’s State Solicitor, Mr Daniel Rolpagarea, accompanied by senior officials from the OSS.
  • PNG
DPA Publications

DPA Publications - Q1 2025
A compilation of DPA publications for the first quarter of 2025.
  • Publications
Roundtable Fiji

DPA meets Australia’s new High Commissioner-designate to Fiji
DPA staff and students met Australia’s High Commissioner-designate to Fiji, Peter Roberts
  • Fiji
SI Roundtable

Roundtable Meeting with DPA and a Solomon Islands delegation
The Department of Pacific Affairs hosted a roundtable discussion today with a delegation of senior journalists and media officials from Solomon Islands.
  • #Solomon Islands
Dr Eve Warburton
Dr Eve Warburton

CAP academic awarded prestigious fellowship for new research on critical mineral markets in Asia
Dr Eve Warburton was awarded a prestigious Westpac Research Fellowship to positively contribute to the future of Australia through her work in critical minerals research.
DPA Graduation

DPA Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all of our DPA graduates!
  • Graduation
Bachelor of International Security Studies and Bachelor of Arts student Lourdes Bernadette.
Bachelor of International Security Studies and Bachelor of Arts student Lourdes Bernadette.

Degree at CAP prepares student for Asia-Pacific career
Lourdes Bernadette is learning an Asian language, undertaking exchange in the Asia-Pacific region and networking with leading experts in their field preparing her for a career in the Asia Pacific.

Past events
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Mon, 12 May 2025

The politics of non-politics in post-1960s Japan

The ANU Japan Institute Seminar Series showcases cutting-edge research by leading and emerging scholars based primarily in Australia and Japan.
Thu, 8 May 2025

Confrontation and Collaboration: Security Force Dynamics in Papua New Guinea

Curtis’ seminar explores PNG’s Police–Defence ties via key case studies, focusing on contested force, legitimacy, and identity from a state-in-society perspective.
Thu, 8 May 2025

Emerging Perspectives on the Historical International Relations of Asia

Graduate Research and Development Network on Asian Security (GRADNAS) Seminar Series
Thu, 1 May 2025

Minding the mob: Vigilantism and impunity in democratic Indonesia

Scholarship on collective violence mostly focuses on explaining those conflicts where political battle lines are clearly drawn, such as ethnic riots, electoral clashes, terrorism and civil wars.
Thu, 1 May 2025

Strength Matters: Voter Behaviours and Attitudes Towards Women Candidates in Papua New Guinea

Join PhD Candidate Eileen Gobu as she presents her pre-submission seminar.
Thu, 1 May 2025

Advancing Afghan Women's Rights

Presented by the ANU Gender Institute, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Embassy of

Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Myanmar Keynote: Regional and global responses to the crisis in Myanmar

The crisis in Myanmar started with people not accepting a military takeover of democratically elected government.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Hybrid Justice: Discussion and Book Launch

Book launch for ‘Hybrid Justice: Innovation and Impact in the Prosecut

Watch event recordings on YouTube