This analysis examines the Philippines as a central test case in the South China Sea contest, where the People’s Republic of China is reshaping the maritime operating environment. The case also matters directly for Australia. Canberra is not a South China Sea claimant, but it depends on open maritime routes and is deepening defence cooperation...

An index focused on measuring the support and development of political leaders as key democratic infrastructure in 10 countries worldwide, including Australia. It offers an evidence-based starting point for analysing the presence, quality, nature and public perception of the leaders at the centre of democracies – a key element of democratic health that lacks consistent...

The Philippines contains vital terrain in maritime Southeast Asia, for the United States and its regional allies. Australia has independent reasons to be invested in the security of the Philippines. This report analyses the factors that have brought about strategic convergence between Australia and the Philippines. It offers policy recommendations to both governments for furthering...

This report warns that unprecedented ocean warming, sea level rise, and extreme weather are endangering lives, ecosystems, and economies across the South-West Pacific. It calls for urgent investment in adaptation, early warnings and climate-resilient development.

To understand what is driving momentum in arts and health and how organisations and practitioners are operating in creating and/or benefitting from that momentum, this report gathers insights from people working in some of the world’s best and most innovative arts and health organisations.