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The significance of Biden’s (almost) Papua New Guinea visit

SEAN JACOBS The late US Secretary of State George Shultz noted that “diplomatic visits are an important expression of presidential priorities.” Despite President Biden’s last-minute… Read More

The Pacific scorecard: How has Penny Wong fared in her first year as Foreign Minister?

TESS NEWTON CAIN  |  With Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the helm of foreign policy, the Albanese government has set a strong standard for rebuilding… Read More

Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 24 May

TESS NEWTON CAIN  |  Modi in PNG to co-host FIPIC III Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Papua New Guinea to co-host the third meeting… Read More

Southeast Asia snapshot #50

SOVINDA PO | Cambodia hosts the 32nd Southeast Asian Games  After more than 60 years, Cambodia is now hosting the… Read More

Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 10 May

TESS NEWTON CAIN  |  US steps up Pacific engagement The USA continues to step up its Pacific engagement in its attempt to counter China’s influence… Read More

Southeast Asia snapshot #49

SOVINDA PO | Myanmar junta conducted an air strike on an anti-junta gathering  On 11 April 2023, the Myanmar military conducted an air… Read More

Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 26 April

TESS NEWTON CAIN  |  UK Foreign Minister visits Pacific The UK Foreign Secretary, Hon James Cleverly, visited the Pacific islands region recently. He met with… Read More

Not the Indo-Pacific: A Melanesian view on strategic competition

PATRICK KAIKU  |  Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare recently affirmed his country’s adherence to the “friend to all, enemy to none” foreign policy ideal. He,… Read More

Southeast Asia snapshot #48

SOVINDA PO | Myanmar military dissolved Aung San Suu Kyi’s party  The military junta in Myanmar  dissolved the former leader… Read More

Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 12 April

TESS NEWTON CAIN  |  Vanuatu secures a huge win at the United Nations In Port Vila, a parade through the town centre marked the celebrations… 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.