Australia-Pacific relations
Report
Regional perspectives research project: phase 1 summary report
The Regional Perspectives Research Project is about listening to, and learning from, Pacific people on a range of topics that reflect Pacific priorities, including relationships with other countries. This policy paper summarises the key findings and recommendations from phase 1 of the project.
Evaluation
SPC Division of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems: evaluation of DFAT funding support
This evaluation assessed the appropriateness and effectiveness of government support to the Pacific Community Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems (SPC FAME). Key findings identify that the funding support has contributed, wholly or partially, to delivering on a range of key result areas. The evaluation recommends some key areas for future improvement.
Report
Time to ‘step up’ the tempo: Australia’s answer to Beijing in Papua New Guinea
This paper argues that the opportunistic nature of Chinese foreign policy demands vigilance from Australian policy-makers. It recommends some ways Australia can use its tools of statecraft to mitigate China’s influence and competition.
Policy report
Strengthening Australia's relationships with countries in the Pacific islands region
Australia’s relationships with the countries of the Pacific islands region are many and varied. This policy brief focuses on how Australia can further develop and strengthen its relationships with Pacific island countries and with the Pacific islands region more generally.
Book
Australia’s new regional context: Pacific Island futures and air power possibilities
This paper argues that emerging aerospace technologies, human security constructs and different organisational concepts could combine to enhance Australia’s Pacific Step Up strategy in the future.