What Pacific Security College course did you attend?
Firstly, I attended the Analysing Pacific Security course in 2024, followed by the National Security Policymaking course in 2025.
What did you enjoy most about the course?
I enjoyed the discussions and diverse perspectives brought by participants from a wide range of government agencies who play various roles in safeguarding our country’s national security.
What were some of the most valuable lessons or insights you gained from the course?
I found quite valuable the lessons on disruptive engagements by larger countries in the Pacific region. Knowing how to analyse the impacts, both positive and negative, and mitigating those risks at the national level.
How have you applied what you learnt and how has that helped you or your organisation?
Considering the speed at which global and regional events can have an impact on individual countries, I found the tools (e.g. CASE Framework) for quickly identifying security risks quite useful.
What do you see as the most pressing security issue for Papua New Guinea or the Pacific region today?
Although economic stability and natural events remain big issues for most pacific countries, I feel that good governance plays a major role in all aspects of a nation’s government, and its ability to effectively deal with security risks.
What role do you think individuals like yourself can play in supporting Pacific-led solutions to security challenges?
I think effective planning is key, especially in the areas of security risk reduction. Ensuring there are realistic indicators embedded in these plans to accurately measure performance over time, and eventually fully resolve these risks.
What would you say to someone considering applying for this course in the future?
It’s a great course and I would fully recommend this course to those who want to build their skills in effective policy planning.