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Analysis & Opinion - In the media

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

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Building peace from the ground up: a call for a peace strategy in PNG
Prof Sinclair Dinnen and Prof Miranda Forsyth write in Development Policy Blog

Humanitarian assistance in the Pacific should be led by Pacific countries
Miranda Booth, Henrietta McNeill and Genevieve Quirk write in The Strategist

Will PNG be on the anti-money laundering grey list? — Part 2
Michael Kabuni and Grant Walton write in Development Policy Blog

50 years of independence in PNG: What do we need to think about for the future of the Australia-PNG Partnership?
Dr Kerryn Baker writes in Development Intelligence Lab

Will PNG be on the anti-money laundering grey list? — Part 1
Michael Kabuni writes in Development Policy Blog

Counter Terrorism Act: Facebook shutdown exposes Trojan horse for authoritarianism in PNG
Michael Kabuni writes in Benar News

Silenced nation: the unprecedented Facebook shutdown in PNG
Michael Kabuni, Natasha Turia and Jope Tarai write in Development Policy Blog

PNG Facebook shutdown a "successful test" says Minister
Dr Amanda H A Watson speaks in ABC Pacific Beat

Upcoming events
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Speakers
Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Mapping Land Rights in Post-War Recovery and Reconstruction

ANU Public Lecture and Architectures for Peace Lab Launch
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Hybrid Justice: Discussion and Book Launch

Book launch for ‘Hybrid Justice: Innovation and Impact in the Prosecut

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Professor Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai
Professor Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai
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.
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Death to Darkness, © Shamsia Hassani.
Death to Darkness, © Shamsia Hassani.
Thu, 1 May 2025

Advancing Afghan Women's Rights

Presented by the ANU Gender Institute, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Embassy of

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'Evidence' of motorcycle theft found on lynching victim, Banten, Indonesia. Sept 2017 by Sana Jaffrey
'Evidence' of motorcycle theft found on lynching victim, Banten, Indonesia. Sept 2017 by Sana Jaffrey
Thu, 1 May 2025

Minding the mob: Vigilantism and impunity in democratic Indonesia

Scholarship on collective violence mostly focuses on explaining those conflicts where political battle lines are clearly drawn, such as ethnic riots, electoral clashes, terrorism and civil wars.
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Eileen Gobu
Thu, 1 May 2025

Strength Matters: Voter Behaviours and Attitudes Towards Women Candidates in Papua New Guinea

Join PhD Candidate Eileen Gobu as he presents his pre-submission seminar.
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Curtis
Thu, 8 May 2025

Confrontation and Collaboration: Security Force Dynamics in Papua New Guinea

Curtis’ seminar explores PNG’s Police–Defence ties via key case studies, focusing on contested force, legitimacy, and identity from a state-in-society perspective.
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Speakers
Thu, 8 May 2025

Emerging Perspectives on the Historical International Relations of Asia

Graduate Research and Development Network on Asian Security (GRADNAS) Seminar Series
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News & stories
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Matthew Beaver
Matthew Beaver

Charting a career in peacebuilding: Matthew Beaver's journey at CAP
Discover how Matthew Beaver’s passion for peacebuilding has guided his academic and career path in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies. 
Gemma

First Time in Japan: A Journey of Relationality at Ritsumeikan University Graduation 2025
From Tonga to Tokyo, this journey of teaching abroad celebrates the power of heritage, connection, and shared values in shaping a global legacy of learning.
  • Japan
Pacific Forum

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: Talanoa on the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent
The session highlighted the critical role of gender-responsive approaches in addressing climate change and strengthening Pacific resilience.
  • Gender
SI Report

Solomon Islands National University and ANU Launch Groundbreaking 2024 Elections Report
In a major step forward for democratic research and regional collaboration, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has officially launched the 2024 Solomon Islands Elections Research Report.
  • #Solomon Islands
DPA Story

Royalty at The Australian National University (ANU)
Dr Gemma Malungahu shares the inspiring journey of Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku‘aho, the first Tongan royal pursuing doctoral studies at ANU.
DPA Roundtable

DPA meets PNG Chief Secretary, Ivan Pomaleu
PNG Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu is in Canberra for the annual Bi-lateral Inter-government consultations.
  • PNG
UTP

The first Understanding the Pacific (UTP) Conference of 2025 concludes successfully
The inaugural Understanding the Pacific (UTP) conference for 2025 has recently concluded, bringing together participants for an insightful two-day course focused on the Pacific Islands region.
DPA Roundtable

DPA meets a delegation led by PNG’s State Solicitor, Mr Daniel Rolpagarea
DPA hosted a high-level delegation from PNG on Monday 31st March. The delegation was led by PNG’s State Solicitor, Mr Daniel Rolpagarea, accompanied by senior officials from the OSS.
  • PNG

Past events
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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?
Fri, 28 Mar 2025

Protection: Approaches and Perspectives

In this public lecture the current Global Deputy Director of IRC's violence prevention and response program will reflect on the various approaches and challenges of protection work in displacement

Fri, 28 Mar 2025

Book Party - Pursuing Morality

Book Party - Pursuing Morality: Buddhism and everyday ethics in Southeastern Myanmar 
Watch event recordings on YouTube