Anouk Ride Dr
Biography
Publications
Dr Anouk Ride is a sociologist with an interest in development and peace and conflict in the Pacific Islands region. She is a Fellow at Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University and an Adjunct Senior Fellow at Solomon Islands National University.
Fake kidnaps and real dangers of disinformation in Pacific Islands
Islanders have long joked about “coconut wireless” storytelling – but more understanding of these networks is needed in the digital age.
Solomon Islands: Invest in people and police before military
Australia and foreign partners should work with existing institutions. A new military capability could make matters worse.
An inside look at the role of media in Solomon Islands’ national security landscape
Asking hard questions also means knowing what information to trust and having faith journalists will also be respected.
Riots serve an unexpected lesson in the Pacific
A new report on civil unrest in the region calls for a longer and wider lens in analysing reasons and rationales.
Solomon Islands: a blueprint to stop a cycle of strife
Allowing more power for the provinces under a decentralised system of governance will be a step towards stability.
Honiara as the smoke subsides
The riots in Solomon Islands this week follow a pattern of past unrest – yet with important symbolic differences, too.
