Making aid work

We should not accept a continued lack of progress across the Pacific as the norm. Instead, we should all agree that it’s possible to create a partnership that delivers large-scale change and remain committed and vigilant in ensuring this happens.

Australia’s Pacific funding requires a dedicated agency

If Australian policymakers want to get serious about integrating regional development assistance projects into the national security policy objectives, they should establish a dedicated agency.

Why Australia’s aid is a key soft-power asset

An expanded program to reduce poverty and encourage human development in our region would multiply the positive outcomes of Australian aid and improve Australia’s standing and influence in the world.

Should Australia use blockchain to track humanitarian aid?

The use of blockchain ledgers to keep track of aid donations could make its delivery more efficient and ensure help reaches the people who need it.

Aid, influence and ‘strategic anxiety’ in the Pacific

Australia is concerned about China’s increased engagement with the South Pacific. However, while Australia does have a long history of fretting about great-power intrusion into the region, its concerns may also be influenced by alliance considerations.