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Since its founding, the primary purpose of the Bell School has been grounded in our scholars' ability to conduct and publish academically rigorous, conceptually innovative, world-leading research, and use that knowledge to educate, train, and engage with multiple stakeholders.

We have demonstrated commitment to high quality, multi-disciplinary, and impactful research. We have maintained a strong record of research partnerships with other universities, government agencies, and international organisations. And we have collaborated and helped build capacity with regional partners and local communities.

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Ruling Indonesia
Professor Marcus Mietzner examines Jokowi's decade as Indonesian president, tracing his economic focus, elite grip, and the democratic costs behind his historic popularity.
Gender and politics reimagined
This collection centres Asia and Oceania to disrupt certainty about gender and politics, theorising diverse, interconnected identities to address the lack of diversity in global political leadership.
PNG Dictionary of Biography
This volume contains nearly 30 biographies—written by PNG authors—highlighting diverse “nation makers,” from grassroots leaders to academics, teachers, and activists.
Youth leading change book
Young scholar-practitioners examine youth-led peacebuilding across Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, linked to the UN's Youth, Peace and Security agenda.
Gull Force book
Professor Emerita Joan Beaumont tells the story of Gull Force, Australian POWs on Ambon who endured massacre, brutal captivity, and friendly-fire raids, with only 302 returning home from over 1,100.
Security Cooperation in PI book
This book examines Pacific Islands security cooperation amid US-China competition, climate change, and COVID-19, analysing partner interests and the region's response to shared challenges.
Hybrid Justice book
Professor Kirsten Ainley examines the resurgence of hybrid international courts across conflicts worldwide, analysing what makes them succeed or fail in delivering justice and resilience.
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This book examines the challenges youth and their teachers face in the post-conflict settings of Bougainville and Solomon Islands.