Dr. George Carter

Biography

George Carter is a Senior Fellow and the Deputy Head of the Department of Pacific Affairs at The Australian National University (ANU), where he also serves as the Director of the ANU Pacific Institute. His research focuses on the interplay between international politics and security issues, particularly in relation to climate change, including diplomacy, negotiations, and indigenous traditional knowledge. He contributes to areas including climate politics, foreign policy, multilateralism, and Oceanic diplomacy, with a specific focus on the influence of Small Island Developing States. George supervises research in international relations, security, and development and teaches executive courses designed for defence and diplomatic professionals, as well as public servants and civil society members. He believes strongly in 'tautua', a Samoan concept of service, which influences his research and teaching practices. His community engagement includes volunteer work in local primary schools and co-directing the Resilient Sustainable Islands think tank, aimed at addressing climate change and sustainable development challenges faced by Pacific nations.

Research Interests