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Analysis & Opinion - In the media

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

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Fiji Constitution is probably the hardest to change in the world
Prof Anthony Regan speaks in Fiji Village

After the downfall of Bangladesh’s Iron Lady: it’s time for dialogue
Subrata Banarjee writes in Development Policy Blog

The Shifting Interests in Maldives Foreign Affairs: Anticipating Australia’s Role
Dr Athaulla Rasheed writes in Australian Institute of International Affairs

James Blackwell: Politics is a space where indigenous students can create a change
James Blackwell and Prof George Lawson mentioned in SBS Serbian

The Yazidi still wait for justice
Susan Hutchinson writes in Lowy Institute - The Interpreter

From the Bookshelf: ‘Australian Defence and Deterrence: A 2024 Update’
Prof John Blaxland writes in ASPI - The Strategist

Interview with Gregory Raymond
Greg Raymond interviewed by Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University

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

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PNGDB

Revitalizing the PNG Dictionary of Biography – applications now opened
DPA is looking for submissions to participate in the PNG Dictionary of Biography Project. Applications close on 30 April.
  • Pacific
ISA 2024

Relationality from the Pacific Perspective: Two DPA scholars attended ISA 2024
DPA members Dr George Carter and Henrietta McNeill attended the 2024 conference of the oldest interdisciplinary association dedicated to understanding international, transnational and global affairs.
  • Pacific
Graduation ceremony on 20 March 2024 at Ritsumeikan University – Iberaki Campus in Osaka, Japan.
Graduation ceremony on 20 March 2024 at Ritsumeikan University – Iberaki Campus in Osaka, Japan.

Dual degree graduation celebrations in Japan
In March, Bell School Director A/Prof Julien Barbara visited Osaka, Japan to celebrate the graduation of 25 students from our dual degree program which we run together with Ritsumeikan University.
  • Undergraduate
AIG-ANU report on Defence Industry Policy launch
The panel included Ai Group CEO Innes Willox, ANU VC Prof Brian Schmidt, Ai Group Head of Defence and National Security Kate Louis, and authors Prof Stephan Frühling (ANU) and Dr Jeffrey Wilson (Ai Group)

Rethinking the Future of Australian Defence Industry Policy
Last December, the Australian Industry Group (AIG) and ANU launched a report on Australia’s Defence Industry Policy, including five key recommendations.
  • Public policy
  • Defence
ASEAN group 2024
AADPSP 2024 cohort with SDSC lecturers at the welcome reception.

ASEAN - Australia Defence Postgraduate Program renewed
Bell School welcomes a new cohort of Master of Strategic Studies students, and the renewal of our contract to deliver the ASEAN – Australia Defence Postgraduate Program for a further five years.
  • ASEAN
  • Security
  • Defence
The College Dean, Professor Helen Sullivan, holds her recently published book.
The College Dean, Professor Helen Sullivan, holds her recently published book.

'12 years of work and a lot of biscuits' College Dean shortlisted for prestigious Mackenzie Prize
Dean of the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, Professor Helen Sullivan, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Mackenzie Prize.
Transform

SINU Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau visits DPA
SINU Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau visits DPA to discuss ongoing research collaboration between the two national universities.
  • Pacific
  • Development
European Refugee Emergency, 2016. Photo by Bina D'Costa.
European Refugee Emergency, 2016. Photo by Bina D'Costa.

Global South PhD position - applications now open
We are looking for a Global South applicant for a PhD position at ANU. Candidates with lived experience of displacement are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2024

Great Power Competition and Pacific Islands’ Responses

In this session, the panellists will highlight vulnerabilities, opportunities, resilience of these smaller states, and understand their perceptions of the

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

One Celestial Road, Two Messagings? Between Ancient and New Silk Road Nostalgias

Graduate Research and Development Network on Asian Security (GRADNAS) Seminar Series
Thu, 29 Aug 2024

A National Interest for Whom? Rethinking the Foundations of War, Peace, and Democracy

Department of International Relations 75th Anniversary Public Lecture Series
Fri, 23 Aug 2024

The Use of Memory in the Transmission of the Violent Past in New Caledonia

Please join PhD candidate Clara Filippi as he provides an update during his research journey.
Thu, 22 Aug 2024

Remembering James C. Scott

This event is jointly hosted by the Department of Political and Social Change at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs and the

Thu, 22 Aug 2024

Climate turbulence, justice, and democratic experimentation

Episode 14 features David Schlosberg, Professor of Environmental Politics and Director of the Sydney Environment Institute at the University of Sydney.

Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Unequal Burden: Colonial Taxation and Living Standard Disparities Within Minorities

Join A/Prof Jenny Guardado as she examines indigenous socioeconomic sorting as an unexplored consequence of Spanish colonization in the Americas.
Thu, 15 Aug - Fri, 16 Aug 2024

AUKUS: Assumptions and Implications

Join us for a two-day symposium on AUKUS strategic partnership from 15-16 August 2024 in Canberra.
Watch event recordings on YouTube