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A Pacific Eyes intelligence-sharing agreement

Policy Brief

A Pacific Eyes intelligence-sharing agreement

Converging transnational and geopolitical threats call for a dedicated framework to transform regional security cooperation.

By Mihai Sora

Bougainville’s future: A roadmap for development

Policy Brief

Bougainville’s future: A roadmap for development

The singular focus of Bougainville’s elected leaders on the goal of independence has overshadowed the practical challenges of running a new country and how political independence…

By Oliver Nobetau

How to scale up Australia’s investment in Pacific climate adaptation

Policy Brief

How to scale up Australia’s investment in Pacific climate adaptation

Australia could significantly increase its climate adaptation investment in the Pacific by shifting funding away from technical advisers and towards infrastructure.

By Roland Rajah, Riley Duke, Georgia Hammersley

Net assessments for Australia

Policy Brief

Net assessments for Australia

Evaluation and diagnosis are key to helping Australia tackle its core security challenges.

By Andrew Carr

A climate loss and damage fund that works

Policy Brief

A climate loss and damage fund that works

A new United Nations climate instrument to support the most vulnerable countries will make its mark if it follows six key recommendations.

By Melanie Pill, Georgia Hammersley

Overcoming digital threats to democracy

Policy Brief

Overcoming digital threats to democracy

Using deliberative democracy to enhance trust and legitimacy in digital spaces.

By Lydia Khalil

Geopolitics in the Pacific Islands: Playing for advantage

Policy Brief

Geopolitics in the Pacific Islands: Playing for advantage

Competition among development partners in the region needs to be harnessed to lift standards and development outcomes.

By Meg Keen, Alan Tidwell

Enhancing Australia's Taiwan ties

Policy Brief

Enhancing Australia's Taiwan ties

Australia has limited its economic and political engagements with Taiwan due to fears of upsetting China. Is now the right time for change?

By Benjamin Herscovitch, Mark Harrison

Reducing remittance costs in the Pacific Islands

Policy Brief

Reducing remittance costs in the Pacific Islands

Despite years of policy efforts from G20 nations, fees for remitting to Pacific Islands are still among the most expensive in the world.

By Jessica Collins

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