Pacific Outlook

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Coronavirus fears and controversial passport sales: Vanuatu’s election explained

Despite the fact there are no confirmed cases COVID-19 in Vanuatu so far, the fear is expected to present an additional hurdle when it comes… Read More

Weekly Pacific Bulletin

Pacific countries brace for COVID-19 impacts Pacific countries are bracing for the impacts of COVID-19. The number of confirmed cases in the Pacific has… Read More

Fighting the giant

The threat of COVID-19 in the Pacific islands requires a disaster response mobilisation. A chief from the remote Banks islands in Vanuatu told me this… Read More

The nuclear-free Pacific is not free

When white flakes fell from the sky in the atolls belonging to the Marshall Islands, children were in awe and wonder, thinking it was snowing. Read More

Scholars examine emerging developmental issues in the Pacific region

Earlier this year the newly formed Development Studies Association of Australia (DSAA) held its inaugural conference. To date Australia has… Read More

Weekly Pacific Bulletin

Pacific countries dealing with COVID-19 Pacific island countries are continuing to deal with the impacts of COVID-19. Revised travel restrictions have been issued by several… Read More

Is there an art to multi-stakeholder collaboration for resilient development in the Pacific region?

Looking back at my professional career as a climate change and disaster advisor to date, I’ve observed that one of the common denominators across success… Read More

When it comes to the Pacific the feeling is mutual: How do Australian diplomats and their academic counterparts see each other?

There are some moments which focus into sharp relief only months later. I experienced one of them after taking on a new role as… Read More

Weekly Pacific Bulletin

Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands strengthen relations Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have signed treaties to strengthen relations between their countries. A… Read More

The importance of media freedom as a foundation for democracy in the Pacific

Pacific nations are on the frontline not only of climate change impacts but also of competition between opposing super powers, like China and the U.S,… 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.