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The Ironies in Australia’s 2020 Defence Update

Alan Tidwell examines how the tyranny of distance has long shaped Australian strategic thinking. The defence of Australia has been challenged by and benefitted from that.…

July 16, 2020

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Australia and New Zealand in the Era of US-China Rivalry

May 13, 2020

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Understanding the Chuuk Independence Campaign

The Honorable Manny Mori, Francis Hezel, SJ, and Dr. Vidalino Raatior will discuss the Chuukese independence.…

April 20, 2020

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Good Governance in a Time of Pandemics

    A quick global survey of the impact of COVID-19 shows that few countries have managed stem the virus’s onslaught.  In the Pacific, two countries stand out:…

April 7, 2020

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Thinking About Melanesia—A Start

Washington should look anew at its relations with Pacific Island Countries (PICs), particularly as it begins to focus greater attention on the important role of the Melanesian…

March 31, 2020

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Remembering Harry Bridges and Rosemary Gillespie

Both Americans and Australians should know more about two Aussies, Harry Bridges and Rosemary.…

March 23, 2020

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Compacts of Free Association: The Way Forward for Pacific Island Countries?

Ambassador C. Steven McGann (ret), Dr. Emil Friberg and Dr. Gerard A. Finin will discuss Compacts of Free Association via Zoom video conference on 3.…

March 13, 2020

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From Counter-Terrorism to Foreign Interference

February 18, 2020

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John Moore, “Wildlife Survivors of the Australian Bush Fires”

February 18, 2020

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Call for Applications: Virtual Exchange New Zealand

February 5, 2020