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Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU @anubellschool.bsky.social · Sep 4

"As it was in 1998, it is financial issues driving public anger"

Prof Marcus Mietzner, from our Department of Political and Social Change, writes for The Australian.

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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Immersia presents Aussie Local Heroes Vanessa Brettell & Hannah Costello of Café Stepping Stone for stories of travel, culture & supporting migrant women. A night of food, poetry & connection!

8 Sep | HC Coombs Tea Room
immersia.anu.edu.au/event/chai-chat-change-stepping-stone-immersia-experience

War Studies Seminar Series: Chester Wilmot’s D-Day Memories

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Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU @anubellschool.bsky.social · Sep 1

📣New War Studies Seminar Series

Prof Andrew Stewart uncovers how war correspondent Chester Wilmot’s 'The Struggle for Europe' shaped and skewed how we remember Normandy.

📆 Mon 15 Sep 2025, 5:30–6:30pm
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Get tickets on Humanitix - War Studies Seminar Series: Chester Wilmot’s D-Day Memories hosted by Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs . Lecture Theatre 2, Hedley Bull Building & Online via Zoom. ...

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Tensions high following Thai-Cambodian border war - The Wire

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social · Aug 22

📚 Call for nominations

The ANU Myanmar Research Centre is now accepting nominations for its inaugural Best Article Prize.

🏆 The winner will receive a prize of AUD 500, a citation and a certificate.

Find out more and submit now: quicklink.anu.edu.au/wi1c

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Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU @anubellschool.bsky.social · Aug 5

QLD-based community & Indigenous radio station, The Wire, recently interviewed Dr @gregoryvraymond.bsky.social from our Strategic & Defence Studies Centre (SDSC) to discuss the tensions that followed the Thai-Cambodian border war.

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Tensions remain high between Thailand and Cambodia following a deadly border conflict, just days after announcing a ceasefire. Thailand had...

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ANU Students Explore Resilience, Policy, and Pacific Solidarity in Vanuatu | Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs

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Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) @anudpa.bsky.social · Aug 5

ANU & NUV students explored #resilience and #policy in #Vanuatu 🇻🇺 — learning from local leaders, building friendships & deepening #Pacific solidarity. 🌏

Read more ➡️ shorturl.at/WsbkL

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ANU and NUV students joined a month-long course in Vanuatu, exploring resilience, policy, and Pacific solidarity through shared learning, local engagement, and climate-focused discussions.

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ANU College of Asia and the Pacific @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join our ANU Indonesia Institute for the 2025 Tony and Yohanni Johns Lecture. 🇮🇩

This annual lecture honours the legacies of Tony and Yohanni Johns, who pioneered Indonesian language learning in Australia.

Find out more and register via this link: quicklink.anu.edu.au/708x

Tony and Yohanni Johns Lecture 2025

Get tickets on Humanitix - Tony and Yohanni Johns Lecture 2025 hosted by ANU Indonesia Institute. Lecture Theatre 1 (HB1), Hedley Bull Building, 130 Garran Rd, Acton ACT 2601, Australia. Tuesday 12th ...

Pacific People first: the critical role of education - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

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Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU @anubellschool.bsky.social · Jun 25

"People are, and always will be, the most important resource of the Pacific."

Read the latest Devpolicy Blog by Prof Meg Keen (@anudpa.bsky.social‬) & Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen (USP).

➡️: quicklink.anu.edu.au/f3mp

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Australia should invest more in partner-led education initiatives to improve Pacific education outcomes, say Meg Keen and Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen.

Fijian politician Lynda Tabuya's private video and public dismissal - ABC Pacific

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Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU @anubellschool.bsky.social · Jun 18

Romitesh Kant, PhD scholar from our @anudpa.bsky.social, speaks to ABC about Fijian politician Lynda Tabuya and how cyberbullying is weaponised to silence Pacific women in politics.
🎧: quicklink.anu.edu.au/0979

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On Christmas Eve 2024 Lynda Tabuya found out a private video she had made for her husband was circulating on social media. She was soon dismissed from her cabinet role in Fiji's government.

Navigating Pacific Challenges: Reflections from Meg Keen on Geopolitics and Resilience | Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs

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Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) @anudpa.bsky.social · Jun 6

The #Pacific is more than a strategic chessboard. It's a region demanding agency, resilience & real partnerships.

Dr Meg Keen reflects on her work across the Islands in a new article:
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Beneath the postcard-perfect Pacific lies a region navigating climate threats and power struggles. Discover how Dr. Meg Keen is championing local leadership, resilience, and real change from within.

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Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU @anubellschool.bsky.social · Jun 5

Professor Stephan Fruehling, from our Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, speaks to ABC about the Ukrainian drone attack on Russia.

Read the article ➡️ quicklink.anu.edu.au/2ajy

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Australia told to take note as Ukraine marks new era in drone warfare

Military analysts say Ukraine's audacious attack on Russian air bases marks the next phase in tactical drone warfare, and all countries — including Australia — need to take note.

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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · Jun 5

Meet William Loughton—ANU graduate, cybersecurity engineer in Tokyo & inaugural recipient of the Carol Hayes Memorial Prize. His journey of bridging cultures through language & technology is truly inspiring.

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https://abc.net.au/news/2025-05-27/fiame-samoa-early-election-parliament-fails-to-pass-budget/105341096…

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Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at ANU @anubellschool.bsky.social · May 27

Salā Dr George Carter, Deputy Head of Bell School's Department of Pacific Affairs, on power, legacy & what’s next for the Pacific’s 'Iron Lady' via ABC.

Read here: abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

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Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) @anudpa.bsky.social · May 23

How did Denghua Zhang come to study #China’s influence in the #Pacific?

This reflective piece shares the moments, voices, and questions that inspired his journey. A personal story with global relevance.

🔗 Read the piece: shorturl.at/WrM87

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Analysing Singapore's 2025 general elections

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social · May 23

Join our
@ANU_SEAsia
for a thought-provoking seminar with four leading political scientists.

They will consider the recent #Singapore national election and its implications for regional trade, security and diplomacy. 🇸🇬

Register now: quicklink.anu.edu.au/64li

Get tickets on Humanitix - Analysing Singapore's 2025 general elections hosted by ANU Southeast Asia Institute. Online. Monday 26th May 2025. Find event information.

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social · May 20

Happy National Day, Timor-Leste! 🇹🇱

Today, we celebrate the independence of Timor-Leste and its rich culture, resilient history and vibrant community.

At the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, we honour Timor-Leste’s achievements and enduring contributions to the region.

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Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) @anudpa.bsky.social · May 16

How inclusive were the 2024 #SolomonIslands #elections for people with disabilities?

Join us for a seminar reflecting on the vote, #disability rights & civil society’s role.

🗓️ Wed, 21 May 2025, 2:30 – 3:30pm
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ANU College of Asia and the Pacific @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social · May 7

It was an honour to welcome former Deputy PM of Thailand Prof Dr Sathirathai to ANU for a keynote address on global responses to the crisis in Myanmar.

Hosted by our ANU Myanmar Research Centre, the event focused on resolving the conflict and the role regional actors can play in this process.

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social · May 7

Join our ANU Japan Institute for their Seminar Series, featuring Associate Professor Nick Kapur.

In his discussion, Associate Professor Kapur will focus on Japan’s 'non-political' political activism from the late 1960s to the present.

Register here: quicklink.anu.edu.au/xhsw

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social · Apr 30

Congratulations to the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, which was recently inscribed in the @UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.

This achievement highlights the deep commitment CAP has to research and engagement in the region.

Find out more: quicklink.anu.edu.au/kw3p

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ANU School of Culture, History & Language @anu-chl.bsky.social · Apr 28

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