Promoting governance and diplomacy
Welcome to the Governance and Diplomacy Hub, exploring regional and political responses to the global challenges of the next decade and beyond. From climate crises to resource management, migration dynamics to security concerns, our focus encompasses diplomacy and strategy, gender impacts, peacebuilding, and democracy promotion. Aligned with the National International Development Plan and Sustainable Development Goals 16 and 17, our research brings together a team of experts working in response to the new challenges in the evolving landscape of international affairs. Hub Lead |
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is committed to advancing sustainable development through comprehensive initiatives that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.
Our primary focus areas
The Governance and Diplomacy Hub's primary focus areas are Diplomacy, Governance, and Peace and security. The Hub conducts extensive research to examine international relations and negotiations across Asia and the Pacific. By leveraging Griffith University’s multidisciplinary expertise across various fields and extensive regional networks, our research addresses the rapidly evolving trends and challenges in the region. This approach ensures that the Governance and Diplomacy Hub remains at the forefront of understanding and responding to critical issues in international relations, providing valuable insights and solutions.
Our impact
Overview
Professors Caitlin Byrne and Susan Harris-Rimmer talk about why diplomacy matters.
Governance and diplomacy
Professors Caitlin Byrne and Susan Harris-Rimmer discuss the challenges and opportunities being examined at GAI in the area of governance and diplomacy research.
Peace and security
GAI's Professor Ian Hall and Dr Tristan Moss discuss the multidisciplinary research being undertaken at GAI relating to security in the Asia Pacific region.
Our publications
Explore our commentary, policy briefs and research papers relating to governance and diplomacy.
Research highlights
Explore a selection of our current and recently completed research projects.
Rules of Engagement: Defence Diplomacy in the Pacific Islands Region
Unpacking PACER Plus negotiations
Intergenerational engagement for the youth, peace and security agenda
Pacific Island Centre for Development Policy and Research
Climate justice and diplomacy
COVID-19 Pacific Aid Tracker
Impacts of COVID-19 on gender equality
Filling in the GAPS: Identifying the success, opportunities, and prospects for diplomacy exchange
Using satellite imagery to build climate resilience for seaweed farmers in Indonesia
Discerning China’s foreign policy playbook: Goals and strategies
Global burden of animal disease intitiative: Indonesia case study
Accountability for past human rights violations in South Asia
Researchers
- Dr Helen Berents
- Professor Caitlin Byrne
- Assoc Prof Luis Cabrera
- Professor Sara Davies
- Dr Peter Dirou
- Dr Hui Feng
- Dr Huiyun Feng
- Dr Adam Findlay
- Professor Gloria Ge
- Dr Max Grömping
- Dr Andrea Haefner
- Professor Ian Hall
- Professor Susan Harris Rimmer
- Professor Renée Jeffery
- Dr Peter Layton
- Dr Diego Leiva
- Dr Stephen McCarthy
- Assoc Prof Tess Newton Cain
- Dr Emma Palmer
- Dr Kirstie Petrou
- Professor Juliet Pietsch
- Dr Parmendra Sharma
- Assoc Prof Tarlok Singh
- Dr Elise Stephenson
- Dr Jen-Je Su
- Professor Dian Tjondronegoro
Our partners
