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

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PCIS: island communities must define 'Security in Micronesia' for themselves
Dr Denghua Zhang speaks with Kuam News

In Australia’s post-US future, we must find our own way with China
EmProf Hugh White speaks to The Guardian

‘Be very realistic’: Defence expert on the new world order – and Indonesia’s rise
Em Prof Hugh White speaks to The Age

Expert: China ‘here to stay’ in Micronesia, will keep using foreign aid to sway nations
Dr Denghua Zhang speaks with Guam Pacific Daily News

Head of State accepts Samoa PM’s advice, cabinet is caretaker government
Salā George Carter speaks with Pacific Islands News Association

Failed budget vote ends Fiame Naomi Mata'afa's government and triggers early Samoan election
Salā George Carter speaks to ABC Online

Israel’s new aid delivery system for Gaza is sparking outrage. Why is it so problematic?
Amra Lee writes for The Conversation

A new chapter in Indonesia's long history wars
EmProf Greg Fealy speaks to The Australian

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Bachelor of Asian Studies and Bachelor of International Security Studies student Amandine Ong.
Bachelor of Asian Studies and Bachelor of International Security Studies student Amandine Ong.

Flexible double degree supports student to find passion for Asia Pacific
Discover how the flexibility of Amandine Ong's Flexible Double Degree allowed her to explore and deepen her interests in the Asia Pacific
Young Kanak, Lifou, Loyalty Islands 2018 (Nic Maclellan)

Recordings now available – State of the Pacific 2024
Listen to the panel discussions from State of the Pacific 2024.
  • Politics
  • Security
  • Labour Migration
  • Governance and regulation
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
  • Gender
  • decolonisation
  • environmental challenges
Jane Fisher (Chief Investigator) CI Bina D’Costa (ANU Chief Investigator), Noeleen Hayzer (a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations) Zoe Bell (ANU CEVAW Fellow), Sajeeda Bahadurmia (Chair, ARWDO)
Jane Fisher (Chief Investigator) CI Bina D’Costa (ANU Chief Investigator), Noeleen Hayzer (a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations) Zoe Bell (ANU CEVAW Fellow), Sajeeda Bahadurmia (Chair, ARWDO)

ANU brings a displacement and migration focus to the Centre of Excellence on the Elimination of Violence against Women
A world-first launched!
Dr George Carter stands with the student delegation in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Dr George Carter stands with the student delegation in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Supporting Indigenous voices: ANU students attend COP29 for ‘once-in-a-lifetime' learning experience.
A delegation of First Nation and Pacific Islander students joined ANU researchers at COP29 last month in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Parliament of Australia

Alumna Molly-Anne Bond is positively shaping Australian democracy through diplomacy and public service
Discover how studying a Master of Diplomacy helped Molly-Anne realise her goals to work in the Australian Public Service and create better outcomes for Australia.
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Marcus Mietzner is Australia's top researcher in Asian studies and history
The Australian has announced Bell School's Marcus Mietzner as Australia's top researcher in Asian studies and history
ABC Pacific Beat Podcast
ABC Pacific Beat Podcast

Why is the Commonwealth so popular, despite its colonial legacy?
Political analyst, Sala Dr George Carter from the ANU says the Commonwealth has made positive impact for member states, offering development, democratic and humanitarian support to countries.
  • Pacific
George Carter at COP29 prelim AOSIS meeting
George Carter at COP29 prelim AOSIS meeting

Trump win, 1.5 C warming breach weigh on UN COP climate finance talks
Pacific nations want clear commitments at COP29 on loss and damage funds for climate adaptation from high-emitters. George Carter speaks to Sera Sefeti from Benar News.
  • Climate Change
  • COP 29

Past events
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Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Mapping Land Rights in Post-War Recovery and Reconstruction

ANU Public Lecture and Architectures for Peace Lab Launch
Thu, 24 Apr 2025

The green deal & geoeconomics in Southeast Asia

This Southeast Asia Institute Research Seminar will feature two presentations. 
Wed, 16 Apr 2025

Emerging Issues, Emerging Voices

Network among young professionals and other emerging voices.
Tue, 15 Apr 2025

Damage control: Myanmar’s earthquake and ongoing conflict

ANU Myanmar Research Centre Dialogue Series 2025

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

VENUE:
Mon, 14 Apr 2025

Indonesia's Evolving Maritime Strategy in the Changing Indo-Pacific Region

Strategic Policy Roundtable
Fri, 4 Apr 2025

Myanmar Policy Forum 2025 - Armed resistance and rebel governance

Myanmar Policy Forum 2025 - Armed resistance and rebel governance
Sat, 29 Mar 2025

Meet the program convenors

Are you curious about what it’s like to study at ANU? Want to explore career and research opportunities in international affairs?
Fri, 28 Mar 2025

Protection: Approaches and Perspectives

In this public lecture the current Global Deputy Director of IRC's violence prevention and response program will reflect on the various approaches and challenges of protection work in displacement

Watch event recordings on YouTube