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

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Hard New World: Hugh White AO In-Conversation with Misha Ketchell
Em Prof Hugh White speaks to HawkeCentre

Thailand-Cambodia tensions: A decades-long spat over parts of the Emerald Triangle
Dr Greg Raymond speaks to CNA

Unpacking the Australia-US relationship with “our man in Washington”
Prof John Blaxland speaks with National Security Podcast

Suffering in Gaza reaches ‘new depths’ – Australia condemns ‘inhumane killing’ of Palestinians
Amra Lee writes for The Conversation

Speaking loud and soft
Prof John Blaxland speaks to Democracy Sausage with Mark Kelly

Deter, Detain, Deport, and Demonise: Why Other States Shouldn’t Follow the Australian “Crimmigration” Model
Dr Henrietta McNeill writes in Australian Institute of International Affairs

Bougainville: in the midst of a Pacific power play
A/Prof Graeme Smith speaks in The Newsmakers

Washington’s war demands – Australia right to refuse committing to a hypothetical conflict with China over Taiwan
Prof John Blaxland writes for The Conversation

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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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Fri, 1 Aug 2025

ANU Malaysia Update 2025: Malaysia's Regional Role

VENUE

The Conference will be held in hybrid mode, i.e. in-person on the ANU Campus, and live-streamed on zoom.
Mon, 28 Jul 2025

Update Book Launch: The Jokowi Presidency

Join us for a special event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the ANU Indonesia Project with the launch of our latest Update Book: The Jokowi Presidency.
Fri, 25 Jul 2025

Indonesia’s foreign policy under Prabowo

As international trade and geopolitical pressures intensify, what direction is Prabowo taking Indonesia’s foreign policy?
Thu, 24 Jul 2025

Navigating a World of Revisionist Powers

Sponsored by the Australian Institute of International Affairs ACT Branch
Fri, 27 Jun 2025

Fearing History? Making Sense of The Once and Future World Order for the Study of IR

Graduate Research and Development Network on Asian Security (GRADNAS) Seminar Series
Tue, 24 Jun 2025

Intensifying clan conflict in Marcos’s Philippines: How it emerged and what still lies ahead

AIIA National Hybrid Event
Fri, 20 Jun 2025

Regionalism, Redistribution and Resilience: 30 Years of Decentralization in the Philippines

This year, 2025, marks the 33rd year since the Philippine Local Government Code of 1991 was implemented.  This landmark law gave local governments increased revenue-raising

Thu, 19 Jun 2025

ANU Philippines Institute Film Screening: Maria

Amid shrinking civic and democratic space, and a culture of impunity, three women named Maria are on a journey to see truth and fight for justice.
Watch event recordings on YouTube