Southeast Asia snapshot #52
SOVINDA PO | The current political situation in Cambodia Ahead of the national elections in July 2023, Cambodia has seen more political momentum… Read More
SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Goal 16 aims to foster peaceful and inclusive societies, ensure justice for all, and establish effective, transparent, and inclusive institutions at every level. It seeks to create an environment where people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation, can live free from fear and feel safe in their daily lives, free from violence.
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and committed to tackling global challenges around SDG 16 peace, justice and strong institutions. Below are some of our outputs supporting this goal.
Pacific Perspectives on the World three years on: progress, problems, and gaps
JAMES COX | In 2019 I convened a team of local and Australian researchers (led by Griffith’s Tess Newton Cain) who brought together the… Read More
Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 7 June
TESS NEWTON CAIN | Great Council of Chiefs convenes In Fiji the Bose Levu Vakaturaga (Great Council of Chiefs) has convened… Read More
Myanmar’s intelligence war: The battle of wits and wiles against the junta
ANDREW SELTH | In one of the British army’s first primers on “small wars”, Charles Callwell wrote in 1896 that “in no class of warfare… Read More
Southeast Asia snapshot #51
SOVINDA PO | The outcomes of the 42nd ASEAN Summit The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened the… Read More
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… Read More
Why Western fighter jets are critical to Ukraine’s success—and how Australia could help
MATTHEW SUSSEX | US President Joe Biden’s decision on 19 May to help facilitate Ukraine’s efforts to procure advanced fourth-generation fighter… Read More
Southeast Asia snapshot #50
SOVINDA PO | Cambodia hosts the 32nd Southeast Asian Games After more than 60 years, Cambodia is now hosting… 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
AUKUS sets sail in the Indo-Pacific
PETER LAYTON | Australia’s acquisition of a replacement for its Collins class conventional submarine fleet is proving remarkably complicated. The 2009 Australian Defence White… Read More
