Australia’s bid to co-host the UN climate summit COP31 with Pacific Island countries was built around a clear objective to elevate Pacific climate concerns. That objective is now at risk. The paper proposes that Australia should position the pre-COP for selected global leaders, using it to align Pacific priorities with those of other climate-vulnerable countries.

The 21st edition of this annual report marks the second half of a turbulent decade. The report analyses global risks through three timeframes to support decision makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities. It explores the range of implications of these risks and their interconnections, through six in-depth analyses of selected themes.

This paper challenges the AI arms race narrative and explores evidence-based strategies in non-Western regional forums for international cooperation in AI development, and meaningful global collaboration. The research shows the global majority is constructing a strategic 'third path' operating beneath and beyond superpower rivalry.

This case study highlights Australia’s commitment to embedding disability equity and rights at the core of its international development cooperation policy. By positioning disability equity as a central priority, Australia has shifted its focus from basic inclusion to driving systemic, structural change. The study showcases Australia’s strategic approach, the outcomes achieved and the key lessons...

Twenty young and emerging leaders from Papua New Guinea and Australia gathered in Port Moresby from 26–30 May for the 2025 Australia–Papua New Guinea Network Emerging Leaders Dialogue. This report outlines the outcomes of the Dialogue, providing five key recommendations of the emerging leaders.