June, 2020

The ‘new normal’ in the COVID-19 era: Is local government ready?

The ‘new normal’ in the COVID-19 era: Is local government ready? Event by the Australia-Indonesia Program on Sustainable Development and Climate Change. Read More

Asia Stories | Women and their career journeys

Asia Stories - Renee Jeffery talks to Dr Dhara Shah about her journey to Australia and her research in expatriation, women & entrepreneurship. Read More

Abe’s domestic failings may cost Japan—and the region—dearly

Abe’s domestic failings may cost Japan—and the region—dearly?” article published at The Strategist, written by Griffith Asia Institute adjunct researcher, Professor Michael Heazle Read More

Defending Australia’s north: The case for automated airbases

A constant challenge in Australian defence is the lack of people. Australia has a small population, yet it has big ambitions. Dr Peter Layton, visiting fellow at Griffith Asia Institute suggests the use of automation. Read More

Information sharing among Pacific central banks

RAYNOLD MICAH MOVENI  |   In a previous article on the Pacific Forum, I raised the prospect of information sharing among the… Read More

The Pacific Step-up: it’s the way that you do it

"Good relationships have a fragility about them that you just have to accept. That fragility is only countered by authenticity and trust. " says Paul Slater on the Pacific Step-Up and the way in which it is approached. Read More

Coronavirus in the Pacific: weekly briefing

Covid19 in the #Pacific with Tess Newton Cain and Dan McGarry Guam has an increase of 5 cases Fiji declares itself virus free SolomonIslands remains under a state of emergency Read More

Trade and poverty: Some considerations for Pacific island countries

DEVENDRA NARAIN, KELERA ROGOIRUWAI AND TARLOK SINGH In September 2015, the United Nations general assembly adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) to… Read More

The importance of gender inclusion in COVID-19 responses

An inclusive response to the #pandemic is the task of both male and female leaders. Inclusive governance is correlated with more effective responses that benefit the whole of society and care for the most vulnerable communities Read More

COVID-19 Pandemic—discussion and information sharing is vital

COVID-19 has stormed the world by surprise. Its intensity, ferocity, and velocity of cross-border transmission have so far strained global financial systems and inflicted massive… Read More

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Our research focuses on the trade and business, politics, governance, security, economies and development of the Asia Pacific and their significance for Australia. Griffith University is committed to advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the region.