Griffith In Asia

Ecological Security: Climate Change and the Construction of Security

Mobilizing for Elections: Patronage and Political Networks in Southeast Asia

Understanding Sorcery Accusation Related Violence in Papua New Guinea

The Philippines’ Long Journey to Democratic Ambivalence

A History of Manners and Civility in Thailand: The Civilizing Process in a Southeast Asian Society

Syria Betrayed: War, Atrocities and the Failure of International Diplomacy

Welfare to work: Journeys of 50 years and over women on welfare

Labour and Politics in Indonesia

Re-democratising Nepal: Transitional Justice and the Erosion of Judicial Independence

Social Enterprise and Regional Citizenship in ASEAN

Music by: Kaumaakonga Album: Taoba Song: Tonga Paupau Listen to more tracks >> http://www.kaumaakonga.com/ Dr. Tess Newton Cain, Adjunct Associate Professor at the Griffith Asia Institute and project lead of the Pacific Hub, chats with Ms Ruha Fifita from Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art about how artistic and cultural expression is an integral part of Pacific being and thinking. Visit the Pacific Hub> https://www.griffith.edu.au/asia-institute/partnerships-collaborations/pacific-hub

Music by: Kaumaakonga Album: Taoba Song: Tonga Paupau Listen to more tracks >> www.kaumaakonga.com/ Dr. Tess Newton Cain, Adjunct Associate Professor at the Griffith Asia Institute and project lead of the Pacific Hub, chats with Griffith Asia Institute Industry Fellow Stefan Armbruster. Visit the Pacific Hub> www.griffith.edu.au/asia-institute/…ons/pacific-hub

Music by: Kaumaakonga Album: Taoba Song: Tonga Paupau Listen to more tracks >> http://www.kaumaakonga.com/ Dr. Tess Newton Cain, Adjunct Associate Professor at the Griffith Asia Institute and project lead of the Pacific Hub, chats with Dr. Parmendra Sharma about the South Pacific Centre for Central Banking and the upcoming virtual Governors Forum. Visit the Pacific Hub> https://www.griffith.edu.au/asia-institute/partnerships-collaborations/pacific-hub

Three quarters of a century have passed since the end of the most catastrophic military conflagration in human history: World War II. Paradoxically, however, the more that time passes the more we seem to remember it, in official and popular culture: commemorations, memorials, movies and books, above all in Post-Soviet Russia. Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, commemorations of the 75th anniversaries of the German and Japanese surrenders in May and August 1945 respectively by the victorious former Western Allies were subdued affairs. In Washington, President Trump laid a wreath; in Paris, President Macron spoke in front of a near-deserted Arch de Triumphe; in locked-down London, Queen Elizabeth gave a televised address. In Moscow and Minsk, nevertheless, Presidents Putin and Lukashenko oversaw massive military parades celebrating victory in the “Great Patriotic War”. Such official commemorations usually celebrate the virtues of nation, state and people that seemingly made victory possible. But commemoration is on

On 4 October, New Caledonians will vote in a referendum on their political future. Long term residents of the French Pacific dependency – one of Australia’s closest neighbours – will vote yes or no on independence from France. Most indigenous Kanak support the call for independence and sovereignty, but must gain support from non-Kanak communities who want to retain ties to the French Republic. A previous referendum in 2018 saw 43 per cent support for independence, and since then, debate has polarised over New Caledonia’s future political status. But the 2020 referendum comes at a time of significant economic and social challenge, during the global pandemic. New Caledonia faces changing demand for nickel exports, the loss of international tourism and a rising cost of living for the vulnerable. Hear from leading political and community leaders, to discuss the referendum and future prospects for this Pacific nation. Facilitated by journalist Nic Maclellan, the discussion will be broadcast in English, providing

Honouring the words of the late Dr Teresia Teaiwa it is important ‘to remind people of the complexity (of the Pacific) and not let them try to paint us with a single brush stroke'. Spread over a third of the earth’s surface, the Pacific ocean is home to the peoples of 20,000 different islands and atolls with over 1,200 recorded indigenous languages. As they navigate their way within a globalised economy, the resurgence of militarism and a warming planet, the nations of this region face ever more pressing and urgent issues. Most notably, the youth voice represents a valuable resource for the future. An in-conversation, chaired by Andrew Fa’avale from MANA Pasifika as our engaged panel of Pasifika youth share their perspectives and experiences, the contributions they make to their communities while sharing the challenges they face, be it independence, remittances, climate change, retaining culture, employment amongst others. Iree Chow in her role as the President of the Pasifika Women's Alliance is able to b

For many students and graduates, starting a career in the Asia Pacific can feel like a mammoth task – a goal only achievable after many years working in Australia. About this series Griffith University students and alumni provide useful information on how to gain an Asia-Pacific experience while studying! Engaging with the Asia-Pacific is key to unlocking cross-cultural understanding, employability and widening your global experience. Hosted by Griffith New Colombo Plan Scholars, this series will cover scholarship and grant opportunities, in country experiences, volunteering and career opportunities in the Asia- Pacific. About this session In our last webinar of EXPLORING ASIA, New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholars Odin Lowsley and James Fairley speak with inspiring leaders in this space — Rob Malicki (the co-architect of the NCP), Elise Giles (Board Director of the Australia-Vietnam Young Leadership Dialogue) and Brad McConachie (RMIT, Vietnam) — to discuss leapfrogging the pack and ‘Starting your career in the

Sociologist John Clammer proposes that it’s through the creative and performing arts that the ‘re-enchantment of the world’ might take place. In Cambodia, the traditional performing arts are ‘re-enchanting’ the country in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways, disrupting old stories and creating new visions of a better Cambodia. Our host, Professor Renee Jeffery speaks with music researcher Dr Catherine Grant, Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre about some of the exceptional roles the creative arts are playing in contemporary Cambodia, including redressing past wrongs, upholding democratic principles, advancing peace and justice, and speaking truth to power. Catherine has been conducting collaborative research in Cambodia since 2013 and completed a 6-month Australia Endeavour Fellowship there in 2015; she is currently leading a British Museum-funded project documenting the makers and players of the critically endangered traditional musical instrument Angkuoch.

Many of us seek to make a difference in our world. But how can you? There are many opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region to volunteer and engage in development work. However, practices such as ‘orphanage tourism’ are marketed to mislead willing people to engage in work that is actually harmful to the local community. How do we know where to start, and what advice can we learn from those who have volunteered and worked in the area of development for years? Griffith student Anna Stirling, Ruth Larwill, CEO of Bloom Asia and Monique White share their experience to ensure you get the best out of your volunteering experience while making a difference to the community. This session will is facilitated by Gabi Cooper and Julia Hill. Speakers: Anna Stirling is a New Colombo Plan Scholar for 2020 and studies a Bachelor of Laws/Government and International Relations at Griffith University. She has spent time volunteering in Cambodia, East Asia and the Philippines. When she was 15, she spent time in Cambodia wit

Professor Caitlin Byrne talks to Griffith Film School's Dr Nico Meissner about creative entrepreneurship in one of the world's most vibrant filmmaking regions. Paths Untold is a creative investigation into how emerging South East Asian filmmakers establish and sustain their careers in today’s digital age. The project includes 27 interviews with independent filmmakers from Camera d’Or winners to first-time short film creators and provides deep insight into the life and work of creative entrepreneurs in the ten South East Asian capital cities. The interviews are presented as micro-documentaries and brought together on the project website (www.southeastasianfilmcareers.com). A monograph is to be published with Routledge in 2021.