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Analysis & Opinion - In the media

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

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Bougainville: An Uncertain Future
Kevin Pullen writes in Australian Institute of International Affairs

Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber
Prof John Blaxland and Stephen Satkiewicz speak to New Books Network

Papua New Guinea conflicted over China’s expanding influence
Dr Patricia O'Brien speaks in Sunday Extra Podcast

Australia moves to warm relationship with the Solomon Islands
A/Prof Graeme Smith speaks in RN Drive Podcast

Papua New Guinea: All Geopolitics is Local
Dr Patricia O'Brien writes in The Diplomat

Cambodia’s China policy a balancing act for Phnom Penh
Chansambath Bong writes in East Asia Forum

Hanwha Ocean buying Austal would probably suit the United States
Dongkeun Lee writes in ASPI – The Strategist

Outcomes and Implications of the 2024 Solomon Islands Election
Dr Anouk Ride speaks to Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Bhavani Kannan
Currently a senior tutor at ANU, Bhavani shares how her interests in diplomacy and international law, have shaped her approach to teaching and learning.
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William Baulch - practical skills and impressive guest lecturers
"International Security Studies complemented and contrasted the International Relations degree, giving me a deeper understanding of complex global issues".
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Simon Fenske
Cairns-native Simon Fenske braved the capital’s cool climate to join a community of the world’s leaders in Pacific Studies.
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Operation OBOE: Study tour to Borneo!
Students go bush-bashing across Borneo to interact with the remnants of Australia’s largest amphibious military campaign.
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Jayden Evett
After studying at one of the world’s oldest diplomatic schools in Austria, Jayden chose the Master of Diplomacy for its strong focus on the Pacific.
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New book on ‘Geography, Power, Strategy and Defence Policy’ celebrates Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb
Scholars from the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs honour Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb’s contributions to the public service and academia.
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Sophie Rolph - breadth of content, and great intern opportunities
"The work opportunities are great in Canberra. While studying a Bachelor of International Security Studies, I interned with the Commonwealth Treasury and the Australian House of Representatives".
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Strategic studies graduate writing on the world stage
SDSC graduate Thomas Paterson ready to embark upon an exciting career in defence.

Past events
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Tue, 25 Jul 2023

A Voyage Through the Pacific: Triple Book Launch
We cordially invite you to an evening celebrating the highly anticipated launches of three extraordinary publications.
Tue, 25 Jul 2023

Advanced Middle-Income Countries in the Indo-Pacific Region - Big Challenges Ahead
William Cole will summarise some of the common challenges facing AMICs in the Indo-Pacific region and present elements of a general framework for assessing emerging constraints and opportunities.
Mon, 24 Jul 2023

The Idea of Ownership: The Flaws in the Samaritan’s Dilemma
Suzanne O’Neill examines the influence of the idea of ownership on development partnerships in two Pacific countries, Samoa and Kiribati.
Fri, 21 Jul - Sat, 22 Jul 2023

2023 Myanmar Update - From Coup to Revolution

The 2023 Myanmar Update aims to understand, celebrate, and explicate the Myanmar people’s resistance to the 1 February 2021 coup.
Thu, 20 Jul 2023

Bougainville's Post-Referendum process: Decision 2023/2024?
This seminar will discuss Bougainville's delayed post-referendum process, ABG's push for independence, consultations & disagreements.
Wed, 19 Jul 2023

Criminal Deportations to the Pacific: Securitisation & De-securitisation
In this seminar, Henrietta McNeill provides an examination of criminal deportations to Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands.
Tue, 18 Jul 2023

The Role of Education Aid in Myanmar Since the Coup

Since February 2021, the coordination for education aid in Myanmar has changed.
Tue, 18 Jul 2023

Panel Discussion: Rising Powers and international order

We discuss how rising powers engage with and contribute to the international order. We engage with academic arguments on these topics with our three panellists in this event.
Watch event recordings on YouTube