Political economy analysis should encompass the aid allocation and distribution process, not just partner-country dynamics, ...

Over 305 million people need humanitarian assistance globally today — a staggering number that has almost quadrupled over the past decade. Tragically, as these needs increase across fragile states ...

Rick Brennan is an emergency medicine and public health physician specializing in humanitarian assistance, epidemic and pandemic preparedness, and emergency management. He was Regional Emergency ...

Shanice Espiritu-Amador is Policy and Engagment Officer at the Australian National University's Philippines Institute. She is also a Sessional Academic for the Crawford School of Public Policy and a ...

When people think about corruption, they often picture shady deals, dodgy politicians, and backroom handshakes. But what happens when the idea of corruption itself becomes a political tool? That’s ...

This is an edited version of an address delivered by Professor Sathirathai at the Australian National University (ANU) on 30 April 2025. The event was sponsored by the Australian Department of Foreign ...

Professor Surakiart Sathirathai is Chairman of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council and chairs both the Chulalongkorn and Chiang Mai University Councils. He served as Thailand's Deputy Prime ...

The Devpolicy Blog is based at the Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy, College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University. Posts on the Devpolicy Blog are ...

Birte Leonhardt is a PhD candidate at the Journalism Studies Center at the University of Vienna, Austria. Her research focuses on journalistic cultures, values and practices, as well as ...

The role of journalism in society is shaped not only by professional norms but also by deeply held cultural values. This is particularly evident in the Pacific Islands region, where journalists ...

As Fiji inches toward the 2026 general elections, our nation stands at a pivotal juncture. The question looming over our political future is not merely about policies or party platforms but about ...