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6 May 2022
Unpacking Solomon Islands’ security pact with China
The tide is turning on the security of Solomon Islands after its Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a security pact with China on March 30.
26 November 2021
Solomon Islands riots reflect deeper unrest
Civil unrest in the Solomon Islands is not surprising and highlights long-standing development and governance challenges, according to experts at ANU.
4 September 2024
We're staring down a 'polycrisis' of drugs, cybercrime and climate change
The Pacific Policing Initiative is a positive step towards tackling a range of threats facing our region.
16 April 2024
Julie Bishop on gender in international affairs: 'The women have the answers'
The leaders and policymakers representing Australia overseas have traditionally been male. While that is changing, barriers to gender equality in international affairs remain.
31 July 2023
RAMSI: Australian leadership and Pacific character at their best
As the Pacific confronts some of the biggest challenges in history, regional collaboration is the way forward.
27 February 2023
A rising China must be met by a coalition from the ‘Blue Continent’
It will take many nations to stop China dominating the Pacific. Australia has a leading role to play in this major multilateral contest.
24 February 2023
Regional security depends on the Pacific Islands Forum
Cooperation and collaboration will help Pacific Island nations face the difficult times ahead.
8 February 2023
Two major announcements about Australia’s defence force are imminent. Here’s what to expect
The long-awaited plan for Australia to get nuclear-powered submarines is expected next month, as are recommendations from a major strategic review into our defence force.
21 October 2022
ANU appoints new Director for the APSC
After an international search, The ANU has appointed Dr Dave Peebles as the new Director for the Australia Pacific Security College.
5 September 2022
Study unlocks secrets of native rodents' race to new lands
New research from ANU has mapped the DNA from more than 150 species of native rodents from across Australia, New Guinea and Melanesian islands, painting a clearer picture of how they're related and how they ended up spreading across the Pacific.
4 August 2017
Diving into the mystery of La Pérouse
An ANU anthropologist may have stumbled upon a significant clue to the fate of famous 18th century French navigator La Pérouse, Aaron Walker writes.