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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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Caitlin Bickerton 2023. Photo: Olivia Wenholz
Caitlin Bickerton 2023. Photo: Olivia Wenholz

Estonia as cyber-security leaders — new internship for Bell School students
Caitlin Bickerton won the inaugural internship to travel to Estonia to spend five weeks working in the Estonian Foreign Ministry and attending the Tallinn Cyber Summer School and Cyber Conference.
  • Diplomacy
  • Cyber and technology
Prof Anthony Regan

Celebrating academic excellence: CAP's Professorial Lecture Series
The College honours and celebrates the outstanding achievements of our academics in a series of inspiring lectures.
Student Sai Hossain looking at camera wearing an ANU shirt
Sai Hossain

Sai's academic journey: A dual degree pursuit across countries
Motivated by his passion for cultures, politics and government, Sai took advantage of our unique dual degree program to travel from Japan to gain two bachelor’s degrees over just four years.
SDSC PhD Scholars

Tokyo trip for two SDSC PhD scholars
Attending the ISA A-P conference in Tokyo was a dream come true for PhD candidates Paul Chamberlain and Dongkeun Lee, and a perfect fit with their thesis topics.
Children on the street image by Bernard Spragg.NG on Flickr
Image by Bernard Spragg.NG on Flickr

Southeast Asia Institute Student Essay Prize 2023
The Inaugural Southeast Asia Institute Student Essay Prize 2023 recognises the best academic essay by an undergraduate, Honours or Masters student from any discipline at the ANU.
  • ASEAN
Three people standing in graduation robes and hats
Graduates celebrating at Ritsumeikan University, Japan

CAP celebrates graduation ceremony at Ritsumeikan University for dual degree program
ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and Ritsumeikan University celebrate the graduating students from their unique undergraduate dual degree program.
  • Asia
  • Pacific
  • Student
Yoshihiro Komori
Yoshihiro Komori

Yoshihiro Komori - step out of your comfort zone on exchange and internships
Coming from Japan to Canberra on exchange, as part of a dual degree, and taking on an internship at AIIA opened up a world of interests and future options for Yoshihiro Komori.
  • International relations
  • International organisations
The photos of three women spliced together, side by side. Maria Tanyag, Siobhan McDonnell and Sofia Samper Carro
DECRA winners, left to right: Maria Tanyag, Siobhan McDonnell and Sofia Samper Carro

Outstanding CAP researchers win DECRA funding
Exceptional academics from the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific win lucrative early career research funding to support their significant projects.
  • Academic
  • Archaeology
  • Asia
  • Pacific
  • Public policy
  • International relations

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Tue, 30 Jul 2024

The Relationship between Unarmed and Armed Struggles in Myanmar’s Spring Revolution

Department of Political and Social Change Seminar Series
Fri, 26 Jul 2024

Seated on the Whirlwind: Artificial Intelligence, Weapons Systems and Moral Agency

Discussing AI, Automated Systems, and the Future of War Seminar Series
Thu, 25 Jul 2024

How to win friends and influence fossil fuel companies

Episode 12 features Naomi Hogan, the Company Strategy Lead at ACCR, discussing how to influence fossil fuel companies. Naomi has experience in research, campaigns and advocacy, particul
Wed, 24 Jul 2024

Weaponised economics and restoring the global economic order

Professorial Lecture Series 
Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Public Lecture: The Double Black Box: National Security, Artificial Intelligence, and the Struggle for Democratic Accountability

AI, Automated Systems, and the Future of War Public Lecture Series
Thu, 18 Jul - Fri, 19 Jul 2024

Towards a different IR? 75 Years of International Relations at ANU

On 18-19 July 2024, the Department of International Relations is hosting a two-day symposium in honour of its 75th anniversary. 
Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Keynote Address: Towards a Different IR? or Towards Different IRs?

Professor Neta Crawford, the Montague Burton Chair in International Relations and a distinguished scholar in war, ethics, and climate change, will deliver theis keynote address, exploring how Inter
Tue, 16 Jul 2024

Indigenous Rights at the UN

Panelists will explore the challenges and opportunities afforded by the UN system to Indigenous peoples, especially concerning rights and recognition.
Watch event recordings on YouTube