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Pacific Wayfinder
by Pacific Security College
A podcast exploring security issues faced by Pacific islands countries, brought to you by the Pacific Security College Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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What's next for Papua New Guinea's anti-money laundering reforms?
On this episode of the Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Dr Eric Kwa (Papua New Guinea Secretary for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General), George Akia (Solicitor General for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General) and Emmauel Auru (Principal and co-founder of KiVa Financial Crime...
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Health, crime and crisis: the Pacific's methamphetamine challenge
The growing methamphetamine crisis in the Pacific is having a devastating impact on health, human security and regional stability. On this episode of the Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Chair of the Fiji National HIV outbreak Taskforce, Dr Jason Mitchell, and Head of the Pacific Programme at the…
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Regional security in 2026: examining the Pacific’s polycrisis
On this episode of the Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Pacific Fusion Centre Director Viliame Bovoro and Assistant Director Monalisa Tiai-Keti join our Senior Pacific Fellow Joel Nilon to examine the polycrisis affecting peace and security in the Pacific. They discuss some of the threats raised in the...
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Making Pacific Climate Policy
The Pacific has been a global leader in innovative policymaking on climate change, which has been reflected in the latest IPCC report. Salā Dr George Carter and Mahealani Delaney join Akka Rimon to discuss the importance of embedding traditional knowledge and the IPCC's latest recommendations in...
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Migrating with Dignity: A conversation with Anote Tong
Former Kiribati President Anote Tong joins the Pacific Wayfinder to discuss the IPCC Synthesis Report and reflect on his own journey leading one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Join Akka Rimon and Jay Caldwell as they explore the Former President's time in office, his…
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Final Warning: What the last IPCC Report means for the Pacific
A final warning - the IPCC has released its landmark Synthesis Report for the AR6 reporting cycle, outlining the drastic action needed to be taken by the world to prevent the worse impacts of climate change. But what does it mean for the Pacific? Prof Mark Howden, Vice Chair of the IPCC, and…
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Writing our own stories: Pacific Women in security
"Women have always been there. We are 50% of the community. All the decisions about safety, food, security and the well-being of Pacific people come through us." Hear from Dr Gemma Malungahu & Dr Theresa Meki about the important role Pacific women have always played in security, including the…
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Unpacking the Pacific Security Outlook Report
From climate to cyber to fisheries, the recently released Security Outlook Report from the Pacific Islands Forum paints an insightful and stark picture of current and future threats to our Blue Pacific Continent. APSC’s newly appointed Director, Prof Dave Peebles, Deputy Directors, Dr Henry...
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What does the future of climate negotiations look like?
What is it really like at a UN climate COP? What could an Australia Pacific COP31 look like? Join a conversation between Salā Dr George Carter, Mahealani Delaney and Brianna Gordon, three members of ANU’s Pacific and First Nations contingent to COP27 in Egypt, as they discuss the importance of...
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Loss, damages & hope before COP27
Climate finance, ocean security, Indigenous voices and gender will be at the forefront of climate negotiations taking place in Egypt next week at COP27. Dr Henry Ivarature discusses these issues with Dr Siobhan McDonnell, Pacific climate negotiator and ANU Lecturer, Akka Rimon, APSC PhD…
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The Pacific's climate ahead of COP27
COP27 is soon to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with leaders deliberating on the crucial action needed to curb the worst impacts of climate change. We talk with Prof Mark Howden, Vice-Chair of the IPCC, and Mr Choi Yeeting, Kiribati Presidential Advisor for Climate, to discuss the updated...
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What happened in the PNG Election?
The 2022 PNG National Election was marred by violence and allegations of voter fraud. However, despite these widespread issues, thousands of people still lined up to vote, determined for their voices to be heard. ANU's Dr Colin Wiltshire sits down with Arianne Kassman, CEO of Transparency...
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Community Responses to Transnational Crime
We sat down with Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva and Mr Setareki Macanawai, CEO of the Pacific Disability Forum at the Pacific Regional Law Enforcement Conference in Nadi, Fiji, to discuss how we can use inclusive community approaches to combat transnational crime. Hosted by Liam Taylor....
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Social Media Security (Part Two)
Eliorah Malifa sits down with Nick McDonnell (Head of Public Policy NZ & Pacific Islands, Meta), Dr Amanda H A Watson (Research Fellow, ANU) and Mr Jope Tarai (PhD Candidate, ANU) to talk about the growth of social media and mobile technology in the Pacific, and its challenges and opportunities....
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Social Media Security (Part One)
Eliorah Malifa sits down with Nick McDonnell (Head of Public Policy NZ & Pacific Islands, Meta), Dr Amanda H A Watson (Research Fellow, ANU) and Mr Jope Tarai (PhD Candidate, ANU) to talk about the growth of social media and mobile technology in the Pacific, and its challenges and opportunities....
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Tonga's Transnational Response
On January 15, Tonga and its vast transnational community were shaken by the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Volcano. APSC's Eliorah Malifa sat down with Tongan Deputy High Commissioner to Australia, Curtis Tuihalangingie and Secretary-General of the Tonga Red Cross, Sione Taumoefolau…
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Merging Science with Traditional Knowledge
Ben Bohane sits down with Prof Mark Howden, Vice-Chair of the IPCC and Ofa Ma'asi-Kaisamy, Manager of the Pacific Climate Change Centre to discuss the latest IPCC report on the impacts of a changing climate policy and adaptation in the Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Crypto & Blockchain in the Pacific (Part Two)
In part two of our special on crypto in the Pacific, Ben Bohane sits down with Tongan Politician, Lord Fusituʻa and Josh Hallwright, Oxfam Australia’s specialist in blockchain technology to discuss the use of cryptocurrency in the Pacific and how the emergence of China's digital Yuan will impact...
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Crypto & Blockchain in the Pacific (Part One)
Ben Bohane speaks with Tongan Politician, Lord Fusituʻa and Josh Hallwright, Oxfam Australia's Humanitarian Lead and specialist in blockchain technology to discuss the emergence of cryptocurrency in the Pacific and what decentralised finance means for the region's future security. This is part…
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Navigating Global Food Systems from the Pacific
Pacific Wayfinder's Eliorah Malifa speaks with Ms Karen Mapusua (Director, Land Resources Division SPC) and Dr Viliamu Iese (Senior Lecturer Disaster Risk Management, USP), in the wake of the UN Food Systems Summit. Karen and Viliamu discussed their experiences at the summit, navigating how the...
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High ambitions for COP26
As leaders get ready for the COP26 summit in the coming weeks, the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary-General Henry Puna and Britain’s High Commissioner to Australia talk to Ben Bohane about getting Pacific voices heard – especially on climate financing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Hidden Commerce (Part Two)
In part two of our special on transnational crime in the Pacific, Ben Bohane sits down with Jose Sousa-Santos and Tevita Tupou to discuss human trafficking in the region and the critical need for agencies to work together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hidden Commerce (Part One)
In this Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Ben Bohane sits down with Jose Sousa-Santos and Tevita Tupou to discuss transnational crime in the Pacific and how it became a ‘drugs highway’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Finding Local Solutions to PNG's Security Challenges
In the latest Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Eliorah Malifa talks to PhD scholarship recipients Miss Geejay Milli and Mr Michael Kabuni about their research in gender and money laundering in Papua New Guinea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"A Risk to Habitability"
In the latest Pacific Wayfinder podcast, Ben Bohane talks to Professor Mark Howden and Dr Morgan Wairiu about what the latest IPCC report means for the Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Migrating with Dignity
PSC PhD Candidate, Akka Rimon and Former President of Kiribati and international climate change advocate, His Excellency, Mr Anote Tong, joined Eliorah Malifa to discuss Kiribati’s options as climate change bites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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IPCC Reporting and the Climate Crisis
As the severe and urgent nature of the climate crisis becomes more apparent, governments around the world must take heed of the experts and Pacific peoples who are sounding the alarm. In this episode, we speak to Prof Mark Howden and Dr George Carter on the IPCC's role in the Pacific and the...
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Advancing Regional Security Through Research
PhD candidate and Regional Director Polynesia at the Pacific Community, Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe Tago Elisara and Salā Dr George Carter, talk to the Pacific Wayfinder about their research and the future of regional security in the Pacific post Covid-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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PNG's COVID-19 Challenge
As Papua New Guinea deals with the growing spread of COVID-19 it faces an urgent need to be testing its population and rolling out vaccinations. Ben Bohane talks to Dr Henry Ivarature and Dr Paula Vivili in the latest Pacific Wayfinder podcast about PNG’s COVID challenge. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Samoan 2021 Election
Samoa has traditionally been one of the most stable countries in the Pacific, due in part to the 39 year run of the Human Rights Protection Party in government. Following the country's April 9 election, Samoa's hung parliament has prompted a constitutional crisis and a controversial decision to...
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Pacific Women in Security
What are some of the challenges Pacific women face working in defence and security in the region? Eliorah Malifa speaks with Lieutenant Commander of the Fijian Navy, Silipa Kubuobola and Blanche Yogomin, General Manager of the Travel Document Branch at the Central Government Office in PNG. Hosted...
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Pacific Lockdown
How has COVID -19 impacted on Pacific island nations? What are the specific challenges for public health in the region? Ben Bohane talks to Dr Paula Vivili, Director of Public Health at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) in Noumea and Dr Nick Thomson, an epidemiologist and health...
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Meet The Team
Meet the people behind the new Australia Pacific Security College. Learn what key security issues are faced by the Pacific region today. Ben Bohane chats to Professor Meg Keen, Director of the Australia Pacific Security College (PSC) and Dr Henry Ivarature, senior lecturer at the College. Hosted…
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Pacific Wayfinder explores a range of security issues facing Pacific island countries and is brought to you by the Australia Pacific Security College (PSC). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast exploring security issues faced by Pacific islands countries, brought to you by the Pacific Security College
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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