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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Celebrating RAMSI's 20th Anniversary with our biggest vodcast series yet

Regional and National Security Architecture in the Blue Pacific Workshop–Honiara, Solomon Islands

Supporting the development and launch of Cook Islands National Security Policy 2023-2026

Supporting the Media Association of Solomon Islands for the delivery of their National Security Reporting Course.

Former Kiribati President Anote Tong on the Pacific Wayfinder

Transnational and Organised Crime in the Pacific course held in Suva

PSC meets with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr

Prof Dave Peebles meets with SG Henry Puna and regional partners

Webinar: Health and Security Nexus - A multi-agency approach

PNG delegation visit for briefings on regional and economic security

Latest Analysis

Security Snapshot

Pacific Security Snapshot | 10 November 2023

52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, The South Pacific Connect Initiative, Australia-United States commitments to Pacific finance and infrastructure, Lowy Institute 2023 Pacific Aid Map, Tropical Cyclone Lola hits Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, Parties to the Nauru Agreement endorse the Kirimati Communique, Tonga prepares for El Niño drought.

By Pacific Security College

Australia must play a key role in the Pacific’s push to decarbonise shipping

There is an opportunity for Australia to work with Pacific islands to invest in new technology and take a leadership role in the decarbonisation of shipping in the region.

By Heather Wrathall and Kate Archer

French President Emmanuel Macron in Vanuatu

The Islands Blocking Vanuatu-France Relations

President Macron promises to resolve a territorial dispute with Vanuatu

Pacific Islands are holding the front line of climate change, but this is a global fight

We know how to keep warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the worst climate change impacts.

By Prof Mark Howden

Watch & Listen

Migrating with Dignity: A conversation with Anote Tong

Former Kiribati President Anote Tong discusses the IPCC Synthesis Report & reflects on his own journey creating climate policy

Final Warning: What the last IPCC Report means for the Pacific

The IPCC has released its landmark Synthesis Report, but what does it mean for the Pacific?

RAMSI: 20 years, 20 voices

Listen to those who helped make the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands possible in our special 6-part series.

Health and Security Nexus: A multi-agency approach

This webinar unpacks how government agencies can work together to prepare and respond to biological threats

Executive Education

Anchoring Strategic Analysis Securing Our Blue Pacific National Security Reporting Microcredential: Analysing Pacific Security Microcredential: Framing Pacific Security

Events

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of RAMSI at the National Press Club of Australia

RAMSI: 20 Years, 20 Voices Vodcast Launch

This July marked the 20th anniversary of RAMSI and the launch of our special six-part vodcast series RAMSI: 20 years, 20 voices. To celebrate, the PSC came together with Pacific friends at the National Press Club.

Regional Workshop on National Security Strategies

In partnership with the Cook Islands Government, the College hosted the Regional Workshop on National Security Strategies in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Pacific Regional Law Enforcement Conference

In partnership with PICP, PIDC and OCO, the College hosted the inaugural PRLEC in Nadi, Fiji

Celebrating Waitangi Day 2023

PSC’s Advisory Board visited the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to connect with Māori culture and learn from Ngāpuhi elders.

Alumni Stories

Our Alumni members play key roles in addressing Pacific security risks.

Solomon Islands High Commission - Minister Counsellor

Solomon Island Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office - Senior Information Management Officer

Resources

PIF Pacific Security Outlook Report 2022-23

This Regional Security Outlook Report by the Pacific Islands Forum draws on specialist analysis from across the region.

By The Pacific Islands Forum

Riots in the Pacific - Control and Change (2022)

This discussion paper summarises the common features of riots across the Pacific.

PSC COVID-19 Tracking Map 2020-22

This map reveals COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccination rates across the region until May 2022.

By Pacific Security College

Development Bulletin: Pacific Security

A collection of papers considering current and future security needs in the Pacific region.

By Pacific Security College