Devastating images from #BBC of starving & traumatically injured #Gaza #children. Blockade of even humanitarian relief for months has destroyed lives & health. Desperate need for more supplies, ceasefire, hostage release & prisoner exchange, & peace talks: bbc.com/news/articles/…

My book on #Russia and #SoutheastAsia is now available for order! #Putin #ASEAN #RussiaUkraineWar Mark Galeotti James D.J. Brown Sergey Radchenko Gilbert Rozman The Brookings Institution bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/publication/79…

The rise of the insider threat is a useful barometer for measuring the evolution of Pacific criminal syndicates, the growth of local drug markets, and the vulnerability of security agencies to infiltration. fijitimes.com.fj/frcs-manager-i…

My latest blog on the infiltration of Pac security agencies by transnational criminal syndicates & regional criminal networks. "The infiltration of Pacific security agencies by criminal organisations and the rise of insider threats is one of the most .." lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…

New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins’ IISS Shangri-La speech hasn’t been posted yet, but you can watch it here… (and the perhaps more interesting Q&A session is at 1:27:30). youtube.com/live/EJoX02yM-…

Palau president wants Taiwan to get a fair go at PIF rnz.co.nz/international/…

Blunt comments from PNG Defence Minister Billy Joseph at ASPI conference - suggests PLAN circumnavigation was a reminder of "threats" facing region - PNG Australia defence treaty sends a clear "message" that "when it comes to security, we choose our traditional partners"

This has been rolling on for a few days but in case you haven't seen it yet: absolutely wild story out of Port Moresby abc.net.au/news/2025-06-0…

It was a privilege for New Zealand to welcome parties to the Bougainville Peace Agreement back to Burnham today, 28 years after we last hosted peace talks here. Reaching a mutually agreed outcome on Bougainville’s political future is important for PNG, Bougainville & the region.

Burnham Camp - the spiritual home of #Bougainville peace process - Marape | RNZ News rnz.co.nz/international/…

President  Ishmael Toroama leads ABG delegation to Burnham, New Zealand for third Joint Moderation meeting - Post Courier #Bougainville postcourier.com.pg/president-ishm…

China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, draws towards high seas patrols straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia…

Thank you Barbara Dreaver and TVNZ for the opportunity to comment on the evolution of the Transnational criminal landscape and drug trafficking in the Pacific region. 1news.co.nz/2025/06/11/tra…

Trump administration considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list including three Pacific Island countries - Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. washingtonpost.com/national-secur…

From the 2025 Lowy Institute Poll: “In 2025, four in ten Australians (39%) say their own country has the most influence in the Pacific Islands, surpassing the one-third who think China (34%) wields the most influence in the region. Only 18% selected the United States and 7% NZ.”

At #NZIIA2025 we turn to a session on Pacific security with Mark RamsdenNZ, Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva, Associate Professor Anna Powles, Sione Tekiteki, and Trent Fulcher Starboard Maritime Intelligence.

21 years undefeated. 💪🇳🇿🇦🇺

Australia to pledge $20 million package to help Solomon Islands host PIF leaders meeting in September + expand funding for maritime aerial surveillance in the Pacific abc.net.au/news/2025-06-2…

Today the #Melanesia #Agreement was signed between Prime Minister Marape and President Ishmael Toroama. It articulates the outcomes of the recently moderated consultations, and the next steps in securing Bougainville’s future. #Bougainville #Independence

BREAKING: One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands citing ‘tremendous political pressure’. In full: buff.ly/yhNp0nF