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Analysis & Opinion - In the media

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

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Pacific Media Freedom: An Update on Rankings
Dr Amanda H.A. Watson writes for The National (PNG)

Iran's weapons capabilities on display in retaliatory Israel strikes
Professor Stephan Fruehling speaks to RNZ

Why the AUKUS ‘dream’ was never realistic and is likely to die
Em Prof Hugh White writes for The Conversation

To Defend Itself, Australia Mustn't Kowtow to its Rivals or its Allies

EmProf Paul Dibb speaks to Sydney Morning Herald

Can Albanese Fix Australia's Defence?
Em Prof Hugh White writes for The Saturday Paper

#218 – Hugh White on why Trump is abandoning US hegemony – and that’s probably good
Em Prof Hugh White speaks to 80,000 Hours

Trump may try to strike a deal with AUKUS review, but here’s why he won’t sink it
Prof John Blaxland writes for The Conversation

Our post-American future — what will the new world order look like?
Em Prof Hugh White speaks to ABC Listen

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AADPSP graduands (left to right): Reza, Shahril, Vannak, and Daniel

A bond lasting longer than our lives: Journeys of four AADPSP students
Four Master of Strategic Studies graduands from the ASEAN – Australia Defence Postgraduate Scholarship Program share their exciting journeys of study, family, and friendship at the Bell School.
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Tallis Everard at the Embassy of Finland

Tallis Everard – Pursuing a path greater than yourself
For Tallis Everard, a graduate of the Master of International Law and Diplomacy, the program was eye-opening, and inspired her to pursue a career greater than herself.
  • Graduation
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Seamus in Taiwan during a trip in 2022 with the Australian Institute of International Affairs

Seamus Dove – My teachers really went above and beyond
Seamus was blown away by the wonderful courses and teachers when he started studying a Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced).
  • Graduation
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Benjamin Fullarton – Best of both worlds
When Ben came to ANU, he was not very sure what to study. Three and half years later, he completed his Master of International Relations with zero regrets.
  • Graduation
PhD student Subrata Banerjee delivers his 3MT presentation.
PhD student Subrata Banerjee delivers his 3MT presentation.

‘The ultimate test’ CAP celebrates first in-person College 3MT since 2018
The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific hosted the first in-person College 3-Minute-Thesis (3MT) competition since 2018 bringing together contestants from across our Schools.
The 2024 Asia Pacific Week delegation. Image by Luka Vertessy, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
The 2024 Asia Pacific Week delegation. Image by Luka Vertessy, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

Asia Pacific Week 2024: Fostering global networks and regional understanding
The fifteenth Asia Pacific Week successfully brought together students from around the world, as far as Italy and Uzbekistan, to foster global networks between the young leaders of tomorrow.
PhD student Subrata Banerjee
PhD student Subrata Banerjee

3MT Spotlight: Improving justice for women victims of domestic violence in Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea
Subrata Banarjee, a PhD candidate at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, is making waves with his groundbreaking research on gender-based violence in PNG and Bangladesh.
The College Dean, Professor Helen Sullivan, Scientia Professor Megan Davis and Director, Crawford School of Public Policy Janine O'Flynn
The College Dean, Professor Helen Sullivan, Scientia Professor Megan Davis and Director, Crawford School of Public Policy Janine O'Flynn

Truth after the Voice – addressing First Nations public policy
Where to next for First Nations public policy after the Voice referendum failed? Scientia Professor Megan Davis shared her insights at the inaugural First Nations Women in Public Policy Lecture.

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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.
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 

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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?
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