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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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Civic Insecurity Law, Order and HIV in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea has a complex ‘law and order’ problem and an entrenched epidemic of HIV. This book explores their interaction joint challenges and opportunities—most fundamentally for civic security.
Light Intervention: Lessons from Bougainville
Regan examines the ideal conditions for light international intervention and analyzes the remarkably successful Bougainville peace process.
Pillars and Shadows Statebuilding as peacebuilding in Solomon Islands
This volume of the Peacebuilding Compared Project examines the sources of the armed conflict and coup in the Solomon Islands before and after the turn of the millennium.
Policy Making and Implementation Studies from Papua New Guinea
This volume examines the record of policy making and implementation in Papua New Guinea since independence.
Food and Agriculture in Papua New Guinea
Agriculture dominates the rural economy of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Many aspects of agriculture in PNG are described in this data-rich book.
Islam and Nation Edward Aspinall
Islam and Nation presents a fascinating study of the genesis, growth and decline of a nationalist movement.
The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji A Coup to End All Coups?
This book explores the factors behind – and the implications of – the 2006 coup.
Making Sense of AIDS: Culture, Sexuality, and Power in Melanesia
This collection gathers together stunning and original accounts of the often surprising ways that people make sense of the AIDS epidemic in various parts of Melanesia.