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Women's History Month Podcast: 'Writing our own stories'

Interview with Prof Dave Peebles on Vanuatu cyclones | SBS News

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Director's Vodcast: Unpacking the Pacific Security Outlook Report

Visit from HRH Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala

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Latest Analysis

Security Snapshot

Pacific Security Snapshot | 16 March 2023

Vanuatu recovers after Cyclones Judy and Kevin, whilst AUKUS Partners announce path forwards.

Plural Policing in the Pacific Islands

Can the plural qualities of Pacific Islands policing produce better outcomes?

By Sinclair Dinnen

Reflections on COP27: Why Indigenous peoples’ representation matters

A Tahitian PhD student shares her experience at COP27.

By Vehia Wheeler

Is aid to Tonga reaching those who need it most?

Tongan government and its international partners must work hard to ensure aid can reach those who need it most.

By Telusa Fotu Tu’i’onetoa

Watch & Listen

Writing our own stories: Pacific Women in security

Hear from Dr Gemma Malungahu & Dr Theresa Meki about the important role Pacific women have always played in security.

Director's Vodcast: Unpacking the Pacific Security Outlook

Meet ASPC's new Director, Professor Dave Peebles, in a discussion on the Pacific Islands Forum's Pacific Security Outlook - covering issues from climate change to cybersecurity.

What does the future of climate negotiations look like?

What is it really like at a UN Climate COP? What could an Australia Pacific COP31 look like? Join a conversation between Salā Dr George Carter, Mahealani Delaney and Brianna Gordon.

What happened in the 2022 PNG Election?

The 2022 PNG National Election was marred by violence and allegations of voter fraud. However, despite these widespread issues, thousands of people lined up to vote.

Learning Programs

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

Events

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

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

One Year Anniversary: Pacific Lockdown Documentary

A year ago, our documentary film ‘Pacific Lockdown’ premiered across the region, highlighting the challenges faced by communities from COVID-19.

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.

APSC COVID-19 Tracking Map 2020-22

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

By Australia Pacific Security College

Development Bulletin: Pacific Security

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

By Australia Pacific Security College