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Strategist Article, Defence Strategy Program

Japan can help the Pacific become more resilient

Dr Alex Bristow 30 June 2025
Strategist Article, Pacific Centre

China’s meeting was mostly talk, but the Pacific still listened

Blake Johnson, Astrid Young 20 June 2025
Strategist Article, Defence Strategy Program, Pacific Centre

Chinese pressure is a part of Solomon Islands’ politics. Other Pacific countries should take note

Blake Johnson 14 May 2025
Strategist Article

One year on: no agreement for New Caledonia despite serious negotiations

Astrid Young, Adam Ziogas 13 May 2025
Strategist Article

Deep sea mining is the new front in Pacific competition

Cynthia Mehboob 28 April 2025
Strategist Article, Climate and Security Policy Centre, Defence Strategy Program, National Security Program, Pacific Centre

A successful COP31 needs Pacific countries at the table

Michael Copage, Blake Johnson 17 April 2025
Strategist Article, Defence Strategy Program, Pacific Centre

The Pacific Response Group is making pleasing progress but needs more buy-in

Blake Johnson, Adam Ziogas 11 April 2025
Strategist Article

The permanent Australia-China contest in the South Pacific

Graeme Dobell 24 March 2025
Strategist Article, National Security Program, Pacific Centre

If New Zealand wants to restate terms with Cook Islands, it should step up support

Blake Johnson, Astrid Young 19 February 2025
Strategist Article, Cyber Technology and Security Program, Defence Strategy Program, Pacific Centre

The Pacific needs greater cyber resilience as malicious actors break into networks

Blake Johnson, Dr Fitriani, Jocelinn Kang 14 February 2025